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Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ

Granted Camden 2020/5495/T Trees

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

Proposal

REAR GARDEN: 2 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) (T1636 & T1637) - Crown reduce 30%.

As published by the council, reference 2020/5495/T

Application record

Reference
2020/5495/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Decided
30 Dec 2020
Postcode
WC1B 5AJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 4 applications since 2016: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2019/1919/P Granted

    Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ

    Tree protection details required by condition 4 of planning permission 2015/5605/P, dated 14/04/2016 (for change of use from B1 to C3 to create a new residential dwelling)

    Decided 24 Jun 2019 Full applications
  • 2016/6063/P Granted

    Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ

    External alterations and refurbishment comprising replacement slate roof, replacement of existing single glazed timber-framed sash/casement windows on the front elevation with double glazed timber-framed sash/casement windows and repair and redecoration of front elevation brickwork, stonework and metalwork.

    Decided 5 Jan 2017 Full applications
  • 2015/5605/P Granted

    Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ

    Internal and external alterations to lower ground floor commercial unit in association with proposed change of use from B1 to C3 to create a new residential dwelling.

    Decided 14 Apr 2016 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Dec 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 30 December 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.

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Within 500 metres

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    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

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  • Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ

    2019/1919/P 0m away

    Tree protection details required by condition 4 of planning permission 2015/5605/P, dated 14/04/2016 (for change of use from B1 to C3 to create a new residential dwelling)

    Granted Full applications Trees
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  • Basement Flat Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ

    2022/3926/T Submitted 13 Sep 2022 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T1636) - 3m crown reduction. 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T1637) - 3m crown reduction.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • 148 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AG

    2016/5418/P 0m away

    Change of use from shop (A1) to massage and special treatments clinic (Sui Generis).

    Granted Full applications

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