Planning application
Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
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
- Granted As published: 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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Dec 2020
Decision issued: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
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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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Display of 1 x internally illuminated fascia and 1 x internally illuminated projecting signs (retrospective).
Refused -
Basement Flat Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
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 -
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Granted Full applications -
148 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AG
Display of 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign to betting shop (Class A2).
Granted
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