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Mecklenburgh Square Tennis Courts Mecklenburgh Square London WC1N 2AD

Granted Camden 2016/7085/T Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

WITHIN MECKLENBURGH SQUARE: 1 x Lime - Reduce crown by 2-3m all round by thinning branch ends 30-35%, clean out crown, remove deadwood, weak and suppressed branches and suckers. Lift canopy all round by 1-2m and remove epicormic growth. 1 x Sycamore - Remove the 3 lowest branches over Mecklenburgh Square garden. Lift and prune lateral spread over the W.C to improve clearance by 2-3m. Clean out crown, remove weak and suppressed branches and suckers. Balance crown. 2 x Lime - Clean out crown. Remove all weak and suppressed branches and sucker regrowth. Lift canopy all round by 1-2m, level off 'browse line' and balance crown. 1 x Cherry - Reduce and reshape crown by up to 2m all round by thinning branch ends 30-35% lessening weight and stress. Clean out crown, remove weak and suppressed branches and suckers. Lift canopy all round by up to 1m. Balance crown. 1 x Cherry - Clean out crown, remove weak and suppressed branches and suckers. Lift canopy all round by up to 1m all round. Balance crown.

As published by the council, reference 2016/7085/T

Application record

Reference
2016/7085/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Decided
2 Feb 2017
Postcode
WC1N 2AD

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Feb 2017

    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 2 February 2017, 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.

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