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University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

Granted Camden 2020/2753/T Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

IN GROUNDS EAST: 1 x Small Leafed Lime (T153) - Remove suspended branches. IN GROUNDS SOUTH: 1 x Ash Raywood (T182) - Remove suspended branches.

As published by the council, reference 2020/2753/T

Application record

Reference
2020/2753/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Decided
14 Jul 2020
Postcode
WC1E 7HU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 40 applications since 2011: 34 approved, 2 refused.

  • 2026/0923/A Refused

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    Display of 18no. flagpoles

    Decided 17 Jun 2026 Advertising
  • 2026/0887/L Refused

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    Installation of 18 flagpoles and associated alterations to courtyard surfacing including lifting, regrading, and reinstatement of paving to provide level access.

    Decided 22 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2025/5610/L Granted

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    Cleaning of the ground floor facades of the central section of the west and the east courtyards of Senate House, using a DOFF low pressure superheated steam process.

    Decided 23 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2025/5532/L Granted

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    Alterations to Room B14 and adjacent circulation areas in the lower ground floor of Senate House to create flexible seminar rooms.

    Decided 16 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2025/4170/L Granted

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    Alterations works in Senate House to allow for the upgrade of the AV systems in: - Beveridge Hall - MacMillan Hall - Chancellor's Hall - Senate Room - Court Room - Room 301.

    Decided 4 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2025/0755/T Granted

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    AROUND BUILDING & SURROUNDINGS (SEE MAP): 1 x Sycamore (T112) - Reduce the crown by 2m to a natural finished shape. 1 x Black Mulberry (T122) - Crown lift sublateral branches only to 2m. 1 x Common Oak (T125) - Crown lift to 3m from ground level. 1 x Wild Cherry (T137) - Crown lift to 3m from ground level. 1 x Wild Cherry (T138) - Crown lift to 3m from ground level. 1 x Silver Birch (T139) - Cutback from building ensuring 2m clearance. 1 x Raywood Ash (T171) - Reduce the crown by 1.5m to a natural finished shape. 1 x Raywood Ash (T172) - Reduce by 1.5m to a natural finished shape. 1 x Raywood Ash (T186) - Crown lift to 4m from ground level. 1 x London Plane (T201) - Prune away from building ensuring 2m clearance. 1 x London Plane (T202) - Prune away from building ensuring 2m clearance. 1 x London Plane (T205) - Prune away from building ensuring 2m clearance. 1 x Cherry Laurel (T279) - Prune away from building ensuring 2m clearance. 1 x Sycamore (T281) - Pollard to 14m.

    Decided 28 Mar 2025 Trees
  • 2024/2898/T Granted

    University of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    IN GROUNDS: Various works to various trees in accordance with report by Gavin Jones ref. MSURV/JV/UOL/2023 dated 23rd to 28th November 2023.

    Decided 12 Aug 2024 Trees
  • 2023/2227/L Granted

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    Replacement of the fire alarm system.

    Decided 20 Jul 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2019/3985/A Granted

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    6 No. A1 (594mm wide x 841mm high) signage boards secured to the perimeter railings on Malet Street. The proposed A1 signs will be in pairs, situated at three locations along the railings. The proposed signs will be used to advertise events for the University of London, School of Advanced Studies and Senate House Library.

    Decided 15 Oct 2019
  • 2019/3993/L Granted

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    Installation of x6 A1 (594mm wide x 841mm high) event advertising boards to the railings on Malet Street.

    Decided 15 Oct 2019 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Jul 2020

    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 14 July 2020, 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

  • Torrington Square Adjacent to Senate House (North Block) Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    2016/4887/P 0m away

    Installation of cycle storage to provide 110 cycle spaces to Torrington Square.

    Withdrawn Full applications
  • University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    2011/4990/T 0m away

    WITHIN THE GARDENS: Various works to various trees.

    Granted Trees
  • Senate House North Block Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    2015/5020/L 0m away

    Details of the new reception desk within the entrance lobby required by condition 6 of Listed Building consent granted on 02/07/2014 (ref: 2013/4478/L for the external alterations to inner courtyard including erection of infill extension/atrium at basement & ground floor levels, new ramps and alterations to Torrington Square entrance, creation of external fire escape in west lightwell, alterations to east and west elevations, installation of plant on main roof. Internal works in connection with refurbishment of the building and other associated works including to provide new services and connections.)

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension
  • Senate House North Block Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    2015/2915/L 0m away

    Discharge of condition 5h (suspended ceilings) relating to listed building consent 2013/4478/L granted on 2 July 2014 for External alterations to inner courtyard including erection of infill extension/atrium at basement & ground floor levels, new ramps and alterations to Torrington Square entrance, creation of external fire escape in west lightwell, alterations to east and west elevations, installation of plant on main roof. Internal works in connection with refurbishment of the building and other associated works including to provide new services and connections.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension
  • Senate House - North Block Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    2016/0109/L 0m away

    Installation of dry riser system and pipework into light well through an existing window at basement level.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
  • University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    2025/3399/P 0m away

    91% historically approved

    Alterations to the east and west courtyards and the footpaths including creation of dropped kerbs and changes to pavement levels and steps and installation of bench seats to retaining walls.

    Awaiting decision Full applications

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