Planning application
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
FRONT GARDEN: 2 x Silver Birch (Betula pendula) (G1) - Crown reduce back to previous points by removing between 1m - 1.5m from the height and approx. 0.5m from the sides. Raise the lower canopy to approx. 3m above ground level.
As published by the council, reference 2023/4234/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2023/4234/T
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
- Decided
- 1 Nov 2023
- Postcode
- NW3 1NR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 15 applications since 2010: 10 approved, 1 refused.
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2023/4204/T Granted
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Plum (T1) - Crown reduce back to previous points by removing between 1m - 2m all around. 1 x Silver Birch (Betula pendula) (T2) - Install tree stake and tie to aid T1. 1 x Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) (T3) - Raise the lower crown to approx. 4m above ground level.
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2019/3415/T Granted
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Western Red Cedar (G2b) - Raise the lower crown to approx. 4m above current ground level to control and contain.
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2018/3207/T Split decision
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
REAR GARDEN: (TPO REF. C851 2009) 1 x Purple Plum (G2a) - Crown reduce by removing 1.5m all over (TPO REF. C851 2009) 1 x Western Red Cedar (G2b) - Crown reduce by removing 3m from height and appox 1.5m from sides
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2018/3112/T Granted
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
FRONT GARDEN: 2 x Silver Birch (G1) - Crown reduce by removing 1-1.5m all over, raise lower crown to approximately 2.4m over pavement
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2017/5780/P Granted
3 Downshire Hill LONDON NW3 1NR
Details of Sustainable urban drainage system and tree protection measures as required by conditions 5 and 6 of planning permission 2014/2623/P dated 19/08/2015 for excavation of basement level and lightwell to side elevation of property
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2016/3230/P Withdrawn
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
Amend condition 5 granted under reference 2014/2623/P for excavation of basement storey level and lightwell to side elevation of existing house (Class C3).
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2016/5911/P Granted
3 Downshire Hill LONDON NW3 1NR
Erection of single storey rear infill extension
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2016/2769/P Granted
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
Details of a qualified engineer required by condition 4 of planning permission 2014/2623/P dated 19/08/2015 (for excavation of basement).
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2014/2623/P Granted
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
Excavation of basement storey level and lightwell to side elevation of existing house.
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2010/4792/T Split decision
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
SIDE GARDEN: 3 X Silver Birch - Remove.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Nov 2023
Decision issued: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 1 November 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 500 metres
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3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Plum (T1) - Crown reduce back to previous points by removing between 1m - 2m all around. 1 x Silver Birch (Betula pendula) (T2) - Install tree stake and tie to aid T1. 1 x Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) (T3) - Raise the lower crown to approx. 4m above ground level.
Granted Trees -
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
Excavation of basement storey level and lightwell to side elevation of existing house.
Granted Full applications -
3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
Erection of a first floor rear extension, reconfiguration of existing ground floor rear extension to create a first floor rear terrace and associated alterations to single family dwellinghouse (Class C3).
Granted Full applications ExtensionDomestic -
3 Downshire Hill Hampstead London NW3 1NR
(TPO Ref: C851) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Prunus Nigra - Reduction of 25%.
Granted Trees -
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3 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR
(TPO Ref: C851) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Purple Leafed Plum - Fell. 1 x Western Red Cedar - Fell.
Refused Trees
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In Camden
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2026/3175/T Granted
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REAR GARDEN: 1 x Holly (T1) - Remove 3 branches over No 8 to lift crown over garden to give 4m clearance from ground level.
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2026/3819/T Awaiting decision
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REAR GARDEN: 1 x Palm (T1) - Fell to ground level.
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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.
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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,
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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.