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20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

Granted Camden 2023/1213/T Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce back to previous and most recent reduction points approx. up to 1m. Thin crown density by 20%. Raise crown by approx. 1m.

As published by the council, reference 2023/1213/T

Application record

Reference
2023/1213/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: Approve Works (TPO)
Decided
25 Apr 2023
Postcode
NW3 1NT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 19 applications since 2011: 16 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2025/0381/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Portuguese Laurels (T1 & T2) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches overhanging No. 20 by approx. 1.5m - 1.7m pruning to suitable growth points and upright shoots where practicable. 1 x Pittosporum (T3) - Trim overhang back to as near to the boundary as practicable approx. 1.2m. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T4 - Reduce back to previous and most recent points approx. 1.2m. Thin crown density by 20%. Raise crown over pavement by up to 1m.

    Decided 26 Feb 2025 Trees
  • 2024/2834/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Acer (T1) - Thin crown density throughout by approx. 20%. 1 x Ginkgo (T2) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Judas tree: (T3) - Remove minor front stems overhanging the garden space. Thin crown density by approx. 20%. Reduce over extended branches (top prune) back into main crown structure approx. 0.5m to central crown height and spread. 1 x Ceanothus (T4) - Fell to ground level.

    Decided 5 Aug 2024 Trees
  • 2021/6022/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Apple (Malus) - Fell to ground level and grind out stumps.

    Decided 7 Jan 2022 Trees
  • 2021/0671/P Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    Dismantling and rebuilding of the 20th century portico to the ground floor front elevation

    Decided 14 Sep 2021 Full applications
  • 2021/1645/L Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    Dismantling and rebuilding of the 20th century portico to the ground floor front elevation.

    Decided 14 Sep 2021 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2021/0354/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous, most recent reduction points (approx. 1.5m), whilst preserving a suitable amount of furnishing growth to ensure crown continuity. Thin remain crown density by 20%. Raise crown by approximately 1m.

    Decided 16 Feb 2021 Trees
  • 2019/0866/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: Olives - Reduce crown by 20-25% Chinese Privet - Reduce height of tree line by approximately 2m and thin crown densities by 20%. FRONT GARDEN: Cotoneaster - Raise over pavement by 0.5m and reduce crown by approximately 20% by means of reducing extraneous branches back into the main crown structure.

    Decided 11 Mar 2019 Trees
  • 2017/6233/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: Group of Olive trees - Reduce crowns by approx 20-25%

    Decided 30 Nov 2017 Trees
  • 2017/6157/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    REAR GARDEN: Row of Chinese Privets: Reduce height to previous hedge line height, remove last tree in the row Group of Ginkgoes: Prune back from acer, trim by 15% 2 x Malus - Reduce crowns by 15% 1 x Cotoneaster: Raise crown over pavement by 0.5m - 1m, reduce crown by approx 20%

    Decided 30 Nov 2017 Trees
  • 2015/5809/T Granted

    20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia - Crown reduction by 20%, Thin by 10%, and lift to allow for better access for cars and pedestrians.

    Decided 23 Nov 2015 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Apr 2023

    Decision issued: Approve Works (TPO)

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 25 April 2023, 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 0.3 miles

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2011/0391/L 50 yards away

    Internal and external alterations in association with erection of a single storey rear extension, a basement extension and lightwell to residential dwelling.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension
    Small domestic

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2012/4840/L 50 yards away

    Details of condition 4A (details of new stair from first to ground) and B (door openings) pursuant to listed building consent (2011/3254/L) dated 04/11/2011 for: Internal and external alterations in association with erection of replacement two storey rear extension at ground and first floor levels and excavation of enlarged basement level to single family dwellinghouse (Class C3).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension
    Domestic

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2015/5809/T 50 yards away

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia - Crown reduction by 20%, Thin by 10%, and lift to allow for better access for cars and pedestrians.

    Granted Trees

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2021/0671/P 50 yards away

    Dismantling and rebuilding of the 20th century portico to the ground floor front elevation

    Granted Full applications

  • 20 DOWNSHIRE HILL LONDON NW3 1NT

    2012/1422/T 50 yards away

    (TPO Ref: C35) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia - Pruned by 20% and clear height for pedestrians.

    Split decision Trees

  • 20 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT

    2021/6022/T 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Apple (Malus) - Fell to ground level and grind out stumps.

    Granted Trees

In Camden

  • 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