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20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

Granted Camden 2015/5809/T Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia - Crown reduction by 20%, Thin by 10%, and lift to allow for better access for cars and pedestrians.

As published by the council, reference 2015/5809/T

Application record

Reference
2015/5809/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Decided
23 Nov 2015
Postcode
NW3 1NT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 19 applications since 2011: 16 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2025/0381/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Portuguese Laurels (T1 & T2) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches overhanging No. 20 by approx. 1.5m - 1.7m pruning to suitable growth points and upright shoots where practicable. 1 x Pittosporum (T3) - Trim overhang back to as near to the boundary as practicable approx. 1.2m. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T4 - Reduce back to previous and most recent points approx. 1.2m. Thin crown density by 20%. Raise crown over pavement by up to 1m.

    Decided 26 Feb 2025 Trees
  • 2024/2834/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Acer (T1) - Thin crown density throughout by approx. 20%. 1 x Ginkgo (T2) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Judas tree: (T3) - Remove minor front stems overhanging the garden space. Thin crown density by approx. 20%. Reduce over extended branches (top prune) back into main crown structure approx. 0.5m to central crown height and spread. 1 x Ceanothus (T4) - Fell to ground level.

    Decided 5 Aug 2024 Trees
  • 2023/1213/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce back to previous and most recent reduction points approx. up to 1m. Thin crown density by 20%. Raise crown by approx. 1m.

    Decided 25 Apr 2023 Trees
  • 2021/6022/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Apple (Malus) - Fell to ground level and grind out stumps.

    Decided 7 Jan 2022 Trees
  • 2021/0671/P Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    Dismantling and rebuilding of the 20th century portico to the ground floor front elevation

    Decided 14 Sep 2021 Full applications
  • 2021/1645/L Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    Dismantling and rebuilding of the 20th century portico to the ground floor front elevation.

    Decided 14 Sep 2021 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2021/0354/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous, most recent reduction points (approx. 1.5m), whilst preserving a suitable amount of furnishing growth to ensure crown continuity. Thin remain crown density by 20%. Raise crown by approximately 1m.

    Decided 16 Feb 2021 Trees
  • 2019/0866/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: Olives - Reduce crown by 20-25% Chinese Privet - Reduce height of tree line by approximately 2m and thin crown densities by 20%. FRONT GARDEN: Cotoneaster - Raise over pavement by 0.5m and reduce crown by approximately 20% by means of reducing extraneous branches back into the main crown structure.

    Decided 11 Mar 2019 Trees
  • 2017/6233/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: Group of Olive trees - Reduce crowns by approx 20-25%

    Decided 30 Nov 2017 Trees
  • 2017/6157/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: Row of Chinese Privets: Reduce height to previous hedge line height, remove last tree in the row Group of Ginkgoes: Prune back from acer, trim by 15% 2 x Malus - Reduce crowns by 15% 1 x Cotoneaster: Raise crown over pavement by 0.5m - 1m, reduce crown by approx 20%

    Decided 30 Nov 2017 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Nov 2015

    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 23 November 2015, 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

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2011/0391/L 0m away

    Internal and external alterations in association with erection of a single storey rear extension, a basement extension and lightwell to residential dwelling.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension
    Small domestic

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2012/4840/L 0m away

    Details of condition 4A (details of new stair from first to ground) and B (door openings) pursuant to listed building consent (2011/3254/L) dated 04/11/2011 for: Internal and external alterations in association with erection of replacement two storey rear extension at ground and first floor levels and excavation of enlarged basement level to single family dwellinghouse (Class C3).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension
    Domestic

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2021/0671/P 0m away

    Dismantling and rebuilding of the 20th century portico to the ground floor front elevation

    Granted Full applications

  • 20 DOWNSHIRE HILL LONDON NW3 1NT

    2012/1422/T 0m away

    (TPO Ref: C35) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia - Pruned by 20% and clear height for pedestrians.

    Split decision Trees

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2021/6022/T 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Apple (Malus) - Fell to ground level and grind out stumps.

    Granted Trees

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2025/0381/T 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Portuguese Laurels (T1 & T2) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches overhanging No. 20 by approx. 1.5m - 1.7m pruning to suitable growth points and upright shoots where practicable. 1 x Pittosporum (T3) - Trim overhang back to as near to the boundary as practicable approx. 1.2m. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T4 - Reduce back to previous and most recent points approx. 1.2m. Thin crown density by 20%. Raise crown over pavement by up to 1m.

    Granted Trees

In Camden

  • 2026/3878/T Awaiting decision

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    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Plum (T1) - Remove lowest limb growing towards the house back to the main stem and remove 1 x dead limb at the rear of the tree.

    9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3887/T Awaiting decision

    99 Priory Road London NW6 3NL

    (TPO REF: C18-G7) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (G2) - Fell to ground level.

    9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3891/T Awaiting decision

    6 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Elder (Sambucus nigra) (T2) - Cut back encroaching lateral growth back to boundary.

    9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3875/T Awaiting decision

    17 Dartmouth Park Avenue London NW5 1JL

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Bay (T4) - Remove epicormic shoots and thin crown by approx. 25%. 1 x Holm Oak (T5) - Lift crown by approx. 2m. 1 x Pear (T7) - Remove climber from crown. 1 x Cherry (T8) - Reduce branches away from house by approx. 1.5m. 1 x Yew (T9) - Lift edge of horizontal branches over play area by approx. 0.5m, remove severed climber and reduce branches back from fire pit by approx. 2m. 1 x Cabbage Palm (T12) - Remove dead branch. 1 x Cypress (T15) - Reduce branches away from roof up to 2m.

    8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3889/T Awaiting decision

    11 Oakhill Avenue London NW3 7RD

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T2) - Crown reduction approx. 5m in height and approx. 15%, 0.75m - 1m. Thin by 10% to shape. All works will be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations.

    8 Sep 2026 Trees