Planning application
Mecklenburgh Square Tennis Courts Mecklenburgh Square London WC1N 2AD
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
- No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
- Decided
- 2 Feb 2017
- Postcode
- WC1N 2AD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Feb 2017
Decision issued: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
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22 Jul 2026
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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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Mecklenburgh Square Gardens Mecklenburgh Square London
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Decided Trees -
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IN & AROUND GARDENS: 19 x Various Trees (T494 - T505, T488 - T4952, T014 and T016) - Remove any branches affected by Massaria Disease and crown lift to 5.2m over the highway only.
Granted Trees -
Mecklenburgh Square Gardens Mecklenburgh Square London
WITHIN THE GARDEN: 1 x London Plane - Judiciously reduce the East limb back over the road to the main crown line. 1 x London Plane - Reduce back East lower limb by 20-25%. 1 x London Plane - Reduce back the main limb on the East side by 20-25%. 1 x London Plane - Reduce crown by 20-25% all round.
Granted Trees -
Mecklenburgh Square Gardens Mecklenburgh Square London
WITHIN GROUNDS: Group of Laurel - Prune to previous points 1 x Lime: Remove epicormal growth up to 4m from the ends, thrin remaining epicormics out by 30% 1 x Wild Cherry - Remove damaged branch 1 x Paper Bark Maple - Formatively prune
Granted Trees -
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SQUARE GARDENS WEST: 1 x Lime (Tilia spp) (T57) - . Remove all basal and Epicormic growth to crown break. 1 x Elaeagnus (T457) - Reduce back from footpath as far as possible to form 30 - 75cm. Reduce height by approx. 1m. Prune back from Magnolia. SQUARE GARDENS NORTH EAST: 1 x Fig (Ficus carica) (T469) - Remove crossing branches. Remove left hand fork overhanging footpath at 1.8m back to collar 5 - 7. 1 x Cherry spp (Prunus acolade) (T470) - Crown Thin by 30%. Reduce height by 1m. Reduce lateral growth by 2 - 3m. Crown lift 2.5m. SQUARE GARDENS CENTRAL: 1 x Cherry spp (Prunus acolade) (T476) - Crown Clean to remove crossing branches. Crown lift to 2.5m. Reduce low limb on Northern side (Limb approx. 12 in diameter) by 2.5m to reduce end weight. 1 x Cherry spp (Prunus acolade) (T477) - Crown Clean to remove crossing branches. Crown lift to 2.5m. Reduce low lateral spread on Southern and Eastern sides. (Limb approx. 12 in diameter) by 3.5m to reduce end weight. 1 x Acer spp (T486) - Crown Lift to remove the lowest ring of branches at 2.5m. Re- reduce tree all over by 1m.
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