Planning application
Belsize Square Synagogue 51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
IN GROUNDS AT FRONT: 1 x Sycamore (T1177) - Prune to give minimum 1m clearance to street-lamp. Raise crown to 3m over pavement and 5.2m minimum clearance over road. IN GROUNDS AT REAR: 1 x Sycamore (T1181) - Clear spiral stair case by 2m minimum. Remove horizontal northwest branch. 1 x Sycamore (T1182) - Reduce crown by maximum 3m to clear building. Reduce height of top by 3m. Raise crown on roadside to achieve minimum 5.2m clearance.
As published by the council, reference 2020/4719/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2020/4719/T
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Approve Works (TPO)
- Decided
- 18 Nov 2020
- Postcode
- NW3 4HX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 6 applications since 2013: 6 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/1265/P Granted
Belsize Square Synagogue 51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
Replacement of existing vehicular gates with new gates, addition of two pedestrian gates and some boundary railings
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2021/0814/P Granted
Belsize Square Synagogue 51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
Installation of new boundary treatment along South-East boundary, new opening in East wall of Hall with associated glass canopy, removal of the existing garden sheds and replacement with one timber storage building with green roof to accommodate an outdoor play space for the nursery, the replacement of small section of fence along North boundary with matching gates, all windows of the Hall to be enlarged, the installation of 7 x air conditioning units mounted on west wall of the hall above the roof and removal of four trees.
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2020/4726/T Granted
Belsize Square Synagogue 51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
IN GROUNDS AT FRONT: 1 x Sycamore (T1178) - Fell and leave stump in situ. 1 x Sycamore (T1179) - Fell and leave stump in situ. 1 x Sycamore (T1180) - Crown reduce by up to 3m leaving furnishing growth.
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2014/0704/T Granted
Belsize Square Synagogue 51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
(TPO Ref: C1070) WITHIN THE GROUNDS: 1 x Bird Cherry - Fell to ground level.
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2013/0515/T Granted
Belsize Square Synagogue 51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
WITHIN THE GROUNDS: 3 x Juniper - Reduce to 5m. Raise crown to 2m.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Nov 2020
Decision issued: Approve Works (TPO)
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 18 November 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
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Belsize Square Synagogue 51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
(TPO Ref: C1070) WITHIN THE GROUNDS: 1 x Bird Cherry - Fell to ground level.
Granted Trees -
Belsize Square Synagogue 51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
Installation of new boundary treatment along South-East boundary, new opening in East wall of Hall with associated glass canopy, removal of the existing garden sheds and replacement with one timber storage building with green roof to accommodate an outdoor play space for the nursery, the replacement of small section of fence along North boundary with matching gates, all windows of the Hall to be enlarged, the installation of 7 x air conditioning units mounted on west wall of the hall above the roof and removal of four trees.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing TreesSmall domestic -
51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
(TPO Ref: C1077) WITHIN THE GROUNDS: 1 Bird Cherry - Thin crown by 20%. Lift crown to 4m and cut bacdk 2m from the Synagogue.
Granted Trees -
51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
(TPO Ref: 27H) FRONT GARDEN: 2 x Sycamore - Reduce crown by 30%. Reshape and tidy. 1 x Cherry - Reduce crown by 30%. Cut back from neighbouring building. Reshape and tidy. 1 x Conifer - Reduce in height to match adjacent conifer.
Split decision Trees -
51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
(TPO Ref: 27H) WITHIN THE GROUNDS: 1 x Sycamore - Lift crow to 5m all round. Cut back spread from building to give 2m clearance. Thin canopy by 20%. 3 x Sycamore - Clean through crown.
Granted Trees -
51 Belsize Square London NW3 4HX
Retrospective application for the erection of 3 x garden sheds along the eastern boundary wall of existing synagogue and associated buildings.
Withdrawn Full applicationsSmall domestic
Other tree works applications
In Camden
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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.
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2026/3819/T Awaiting decision
8 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Palm (T1) - Fell to ground level.
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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.
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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,
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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.