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46 - 47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

Granted Camden 2022/1165/T Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime - Cut back branches over growing onto property of number 48 - 49 by 3m.

As published by the council, reference 2022/1165/T

Application record

Reference
2022/1165/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Decided
10 May 2022
Postcode
WC1B 4JP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 12 applications since 2012: 11 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2018/5867/T Granted

    46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ailanthus (T10 - Reduce branch at 6m bifurcation by 25% and balance tree by 20% 1 x Ailanthus (T2) - Fell to ground level 1 x Ailanthus (T3) - Crown reduction of 20% 1 x Ailanthus (T4) - Formative prune 1 x Ailanthus (T5) - Fell to ground level 1 x Ailanthus (T6) - Crown Reduction 25 - 30% (r/o no.47) 1 x Ailanthus (T7) - Fell to ground level

    Decided 24 Jan 2019 Trees
  • 2016/6991/L Granted

    46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    Replacement of first floor front balconies and skylight glazing to rear basement like-for-like.

    Decided 13 Mar 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2016/5302/L Granted

    46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    External alterations to include replacement of steps to front entrance of No. 46 and internal works to include removal of partitions at ground, first and second floors, installation of doors at basement, ground, first and second level and retrospective consent for timber overlay and associated works to Grade II Listed Building

    Decided 18 Jan 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2016/5691/L Granted

    46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    External and internal alterations to include installation of replacement and new CCTV cameras and installation of access control system to Grade II Listed Building [Retrospective]

    Decided 23 Dec 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2016/5307/P Granted

    46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    External and internal alterations to include installation of replacement and new CCTV cameras and installation of access control system to Grade II Listed Building [Retrospective]

    Decided 23 Dec 2016 Full applications
  • 2016/5671/L Granted

    46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    Details of condition 2a (details of materials for lift) of Listed Building Consent 2015/7277/L dated 11/05/2016 (Internal works to include renovation of WC and kitchen facilities, removal of suspended ceilings and upper floor partitions, installation of new lighting and accessibility improvements to include a lift from pavement to basement level and other minor alterations)

    Decided 8 Dec 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2016/5021/L Granted

    46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    Details of condition 2b (details of doors) of Listed Building Consent 2015/7277/L dated 11/05/2015 (Internal works to include renovation of WC and kitchen facilities, removal of suspended ceilings and upper floor partitions, installation of new lighting and accessibility improvements to include a lift from pavement to basement level and other minor alterations)

    Decided 26 Sep 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2015/7277/L Granted

    46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    Internal works to include renovation of WC and kitchen facilites, removal of suspended ceilings and upper floor partitions, installation of new lighting and accessibility improvements to include a lift from pavement to basement level and other minor alterations

    Decided 11 May 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2015/7144/P Granted

    46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    Use of rear of ground floor and western part of 2nd and 3rd floors as educational institution (Class D1).

    Decided 22 Jan 2016 Full applications
  • 2014/3581/P Granted

    46- 47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    Variation to condition 3 (personal permission) to planning permission 2003/0018/P granted on 04/09/2003 for the retention of the existing self contained flats at part ground, first floor and second floors of no. 46, and the change of use of the remainder of premises from offices within Class B1 to a mixed use of educational use within Class D1 and office use within class B1.

    Decided 15 Jul 2014 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 May 2022

    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 10 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.

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

  • 46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2016/5021/L 0m away

    Details of condition 2b (details of doors) of Listed Building Consent 2015/7277/L dated 11/05/2015 (Internal works to include renovation of WC and kitchen facilities, removal of suspended ceilings and upper floor partitions, installation of new lighting and accessibility improvements to include a lift from pavement to basement level and other minor alterations)

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • 46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2016/5302/L 0m away

    External alterations to include replacement of steps to front entrance of No. 46 and internal works to include removal of partitions at ground, first and second floors, installation of doors at basement, ground, first and second level and retrospective consent for timber overlay and associated works to Grade II Listed Building

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • 46 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2015/0520/T 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 3 x Tree of Heaven - Fell

    Granted Trees
  • 46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2016/5691/L 0m away

    External and internal alterations to include installation of replacement and new CCTV cameras and installation of access control system to Grade II Listed Building [Retrospective]

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • C I E E Study Abroad Ltd 46-47 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 4JP

    2017/1797/L 0m away

    Details of condition 4 (Method statement) of 2016/6991/L, 13/03/2017, for; Replacement of first floor front balconies and skylight glazing to rear basement like-for-like.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
  • 46-47 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2015/7144/P 0m away

    Use of rear of ground floor and western part of 2nd and 3rd floors as educational institution (Class D1).

    Granted Full applications

In Camden

  • 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.

    6 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3819/T Awaiting decision

    8 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Palm (T1) - Fell to ground level.

    4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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,

    3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    3 Sep 2026 Trees