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22 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NS

Granted Camden 2011/4433/T Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

SIDE GARDEN: 1 x London Plane - Clear adjacent buildings by 3-4m. Reduce crown all round by 25-30%. Remove one large low limb over 22 Great Russell Street. Thin and clean out crown. Remove deadwood, weak and suppressed branches and suckers. Lift canopy all round by 2-3m and balance crown.

As published by the council, reference 2011/4433/T

Application record

Reference
2011/4433/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Decided
6 Oct 2011
Postcode
WC1A 2NS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 5 applications since 2011: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2024/4124/P Withdrawn

    22 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NS

    Installation of a signboard in garden facing Bloomsbury Square and Bedford Place.

    Decided 17 Jan 2025 Full applications
  • 2024/5205/L Withdrawn

    22 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NS

    Installation of a signboard in garden facing Bloomsbury Square and Bedford Place.

    Decided 17 Jan 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2013/6612/P Granted

    22 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NS

    Installation of replacement cast iron railings to part of Bedford Place elevation, following removal of previous railings.

    Decided 11 Dec 2013 Full applications
  • 2013/6748/L Granted

    22 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NS

    Installation of replacement cast iron railings to part of Bedford Place elevation, following removal of previous railings.

    Decided 11 Dec 2013 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Oct 2011

    Decision issued: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 6 October 2011, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • The Bloomsbury Hotel 16-22 Great Russell Street LONDON WC1B 3NN

    2017/4289/L 0m away

    Details of materials, canopy, lamp post and lighting required by condition 4a-d of listed building consent 2016/5295/L dated 19/12/2016 (for refurbishment of existing hotel comprising internal and external alterations).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • The Bloomsbury Hotel 16 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN

    2017/0931/L 0m away

    Details of photographic record of the historic timber parquet floor required by Condition 5 of listed building consent 2016/5295/L dated 19/12/16 (for refurbishment of existing hotel comprising internal and external alterations)

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • 16-22 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN

    2016/6531/T 0m away

    SIDE GARDEN: 3 x London Plane - crown reduce to 20cm above previous pruning points and retain inner furnishings. Remove lower epicormic growth to first branch union.

    Granted Trees

  • The Bloomsbury Hotel 16-22 Great Russell Street LONDON WC1B 3NN

    2018/4012/P 0m away

    Installation of removable planters, gate and external heater to north-west corner of passageway to create external seating area (retrospective) including relocation of 9 no. cycle parking stands.

    Granted Full applications

  • The Bloomsbury Hotel 16 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN

    2016/5143/P 0m away

    Erection of 2 storey extension at ground and basement level within internal lightwell including plant enclosure; lowering of basement floor within the Tavistock Room; erection of canopy to entrance steps (west elevation); installation of bin store within south elevation external lightwell; installation of service lift to internal lightwell; erection of metal and glazed extension with retractable fabric roof to 8th Floor roof and landscaping to passageway including taxi drop-off point.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

  • 16-22 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN

    2018/2482/T 0m away

    WITHIN GROUNDS: 3 x London Plane - Reduction of approx 2.5m to 20cm above previous pruning points and remove lower epicormic growth to first branch union.

    Granted Trees

In Camden

  • 2026/3175/T Granted

    10 Ellerdale Road London NW3 6BB

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Holly (T1) - Remove 3 branches over No 8 to lift crown over garden to give 4m clearance from ground level.

    6 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3819/T Awaiting decision

    8 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Palm (T1) - Fell to ground level.

    4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3786/T Awaiting decision

    16 Shirlock Road London NW3 2HS

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Fell to ground level. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Philadelphus (T2) - reduce height to approx. 1m from ground level. 1 x Wigela (T3) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Viburnum (T4) - Reduce height to approx. 2m from ground level.

    3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3789/T Awaiting decision

    8 Boscastle Road London NW5 1EG

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Pear (T1)- Reduce crown by up to 2.5m, not beyond previous points of reduction. 1 x Pear (T3) - Reduce crown by up to 2.5m,

    3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3797/T Awaiting decision

    Belsize Court Wedderburn Road London NW3 5QN

    FRONT AREA (SEE MAP): 1 x Crab Apple (T31) - Crown reduce by 3m - 4m to approx. red lines in photo. 1 x London Plane (T44) - Crown reduce lower canopy overhanging road by 3m - 4m to balance crown.

    3 Sep 2026 Trees