20 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

This site has had 2 applications since 2016: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 2019/6180/T Granted

  20 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

  REAAR GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) (T155) - Reduce lateral limb/limbs to west by 5m to provide clearance from building, final cuts <10cm diameter at suitable growth points leaving furnishing growth.

  Decided 21 Jan 2020 Trees

1. 17 May 2016

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

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 17 May 2016, 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.

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.

• 20 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HL

  2025/3085/T 0m away

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) (T155) - Reduce crown to the north and south by 2.5m - 3m and tip reducing the remaining crown to the east and west by 1.5m - 2m, tapering out towards the top of the crown into the current central top, to leave a natural aesthetic and lift the low canopy by 2m for clearance over the mews wall and residential buildings by approx. 2m to prevent damage to the buildings and maintain the crown at reasonable proportions for the courtyard location.

  Granted Trees

• 20 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

  2019/6180/T 0m away

  REAAR GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) (T155) - Reduce lateral limb/limbs to west by 5m to provide clearance from building, final cuts <10cm diameter at suitable growth points leaving furnishing growth.

  Granted Trees

• 19 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

  2025/2121/L 8m away

  Application to part-discharge approval of details required by condition 4c (joinery details) for the modern link glazing, granted under listed building consent ref 2024/5749/L

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 19 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

  2025/1944/L 8m away

  Installation of technical lighting grid and art hanging system to exhibition spaces and new lighting throughout.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 19 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

  2025/2094/L 8m away

  Approval of Details required by Conditions 4a and b (Flooring specifications and test removal patch) and 4d (wall test removal patch), granted under Listed Building Consent 2024/5749/L

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 19 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

  2025/2920/L 8m away

  Installation of security cameras, replacement of internal lobby doors and side screens, and WC reconfiguration

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 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