University Of London Birkbeck College 26 Russell Square London WC1B 5DQ

1. 6 Jul 2023

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

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 6 July 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.

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.

• Birkbeck College Estates 25-26 Russell Square London WC1B 5DQ

  2011/0041/L 0m away

  Internal and external alterations including a lift shaft overrun at roof level, the provision for disabled access lift between ground and basement level to the front of the building, installation of lift to no 26 serving the basement to the third floor and interconnection to 26 and 27 at each floor level via party wall (Class D1).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Birkbeck College Estates 25-26 Russell Square London WC1B 5DQ

  2011/0034/P 0m away

  Alterations and additions including a lift shaft overrun at roof level and the provision for disabled access lift between ground and basement level to the front of the building. (Class D1)

  Granted Full applications

• University London Birkbeck College 26 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5DQ

  2017/3492/L 0m away

  Insertion of a dividing partition to create a meeting space to the rear room at ground floor; to include the refurbishment of the interior.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings

• 27 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  2016/5695/L 9m away

  External alterations and repair works including the replacement of existing asphalt roof gutters with lead and replacement of existing rooflights and access hatches with timber framed rooflights. Structural repairs to internal spine walls at third and second floor levels and to the existing roof structure.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer

• 27-28 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5DP

  2016/2663/L 9m away

  Installation of 2no wayfinding signage by entrances to No27 and No28 Russell Square.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• BT telephone kiosk opposite The Wiener Library Northwest corner of Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  2015/0672/P 18m away

  Change of use of BT telephone box to self-contained retail kiosk (Class A1)

  Granted Full applications

• 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