48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

This site has had 3 applications since 2017: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/2233/T Granted

  48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Crown lift epicormic growth to first branch union, 4m from ground level.

  Decided 19 Jun 2026 Trees
• 2017/0236/T Granted

  48-49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  REAR: 1 x - Lime: Raise canopy tp 5m from the ground up to the crown break , Reduce canopy by 3m in height and 2-3m from lateral branches back to previous points of reduction, and 1 x Tree of heaven: Reduce branches growing towards the building by 2-3m raise canopy to 4m

  Decided 9 Feb 2017 Trees

1. 3 May 2022

   Decision issued: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 3 May 2022, 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.

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.

• 48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2026/2233/T Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Crown lift epicormic growth to first branch union, 4m from ground level.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 48-49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2017/0236/T 50 yards away

  REAR: 1 x - Lime: Raise canopy tp 5m from the ground up to the crown break , Reduce canopy by 3m in height and 2-3m from lateral branches back to previous points of reduction, and 1 x Tree of heaven: Reduce branches growing towards the building by 2-3m raise canopy to 4m

  Granted Trees

• 48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JY

  2010/2019/T 50 yards away

  DDD - REAR OF 48: 1 x lime - Reduce crown all round by 25-30% to previous reduction points, retain furnishing growth for crown continuity. Thin and clean out crown, remove deadwood, weak and suppressed branches and suckets. Lift canopy all round by 2m.

  Granted Trees

• 50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP

  2025/3203/P 50 yards away

  92% historically approved

  Details pursuant to condition 12 (mechanical ventilation) of planning permission ref 2023/5470/P dated 12/03/2025 for Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear, reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1
  Small domestic

• 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2026/2540/P Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 13/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension. NAMELY for alterations to the front lightwell, ground floor entrances, fifth floor fenestration, plant enclosure, and rear terrace.

  Granted Amendments Extension Roofing +2 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2026/2313/P Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(e) (Lighting) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 2026/4294/T Awaiting decision

  1 Boscastle Road London NW5 1EE

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash (T1) - Lift crown by removing epicormic shoots from main stem and thin crown by approx. 20%. 1 x Yew (T2) - Lift crown to 1m by trimming low branches with hedge cutters. 1 x Beech (T3) - Lift crown by approx. 2m. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T4) - Reduce main limbs to historic pollard points, approx. 7m from ground level.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 2026/4358/T Awaiting decision

  Inverforth House North End Way London NW3 7EU

  DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Unknown (T1 - Fell to ground level.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 2026/4357/T Awaiting decision

  4 Lower Terrace London NW3 6RG

  DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Japanese Pine (T1) - Fell to ground level.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 2026/4206/T Granted

  Flat Ground And 1st Floor 184 Camden Road London NW1 9HG

  (TPO REF: S9-T11) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (Tilia x europaea) (T7) - Crown reduction 30%, 2m -3m taking back all round.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/4293/T Awaiting decision

  54 Dartmouth Park Road London NW5 1SN

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Purple Plum (T1) - Reduce height by approx. 3m, reduce sides by approx. 1.5m to balance crown.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees