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Bedford Square Gardens Beford Square London WC1B 3HH

Granted Camden 2021/3320/T Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

IN GARDENS: 1 x London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) (T94) - End-weight reduction to specified extent, remove largest diameter section (approx. 22cm x 1m - one of three forks) at end of major NW lateral branch. 2 x Holly (Ilex aquifolium) (T114 & T122) - Lift low canopy to give pedestrian clearance to 2.5 m over footpath. 1 x Portugal Laurel (Laurocerasus lusitanica) (T115) - Reduce faulted limb(s), between 1m - 4m off upright stems in contact with neighbouring tree to remove rubbing limbs and prevent further damage to either tree. 1 x London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) (T94) - Remove specified limb(s), 15m SW over internal footpath, off large limb, branch approx. 4m x 9cm with epicormic growth on underside.

As published by the council, reference 2021/3320/T

Application record

Reference
2021/3320/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: Approve Works (TPO)
Decided
31 Aug 2021
Postcode
WC1B 3HH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Aug 2021

    Decision issued: Approve Works (TPO)

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 31 August 2021, 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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