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12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

Granted Camden 2024/0986/T Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Tip prune to reduce crown by approx. 1.2m. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Italian Cypress (T2) - Reduce height by approx. 1.2m. Lightly trim wayward lateral and sub lateral branches back into main crown structure approx. 30cm. 1 x Magnolia (T3) - Reduce crown by up to 1m all round. Thin crown density by 20%. 1 x Italian Cypress (T4) - Reduce height by approx. 1.2m. Lightly trim wayward lateral and sub lateral branches back into main crown structure approx. 30cm. 1 x Magnolia (T5) - Reduce crown by approx. 1.25m all round. Thin crown density throughout by 20%.

As published by the council, reference 2024/0986/T

Application record

Reference
2024/0986/T
Type
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Received
12 Mar 2024
Validated
12 Mar 2024
Decided
2 May 2024
Ward
Hampstead Town
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
NW3 1NR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 7 applications since 2011: 7 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/2677/T Granted

    12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    FRONT GARDEN: 2 x Thuja Trees (T1 & T2) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral growth back from No.12 by approx. 1m. Reduce height back to previous points of reduction, approx. 1.3m. 3 x Mature Cypress (T3, T4 & T5) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches which protrude outside of the main crown structure, back into the crowns by up to approx. 1m to tidy. 1 x Magnolia (T6) - Thin outer crown density by up to 15%. 1 x Magnolia (T7) - Reduce crown by approx. 1.2m all round. 1 x Olive (T8) - Tip prune overlong branches by up to 1m back into the main crown structure. SIDE PASSAGE: Mixed Species Hedge Line consisting of Bay, Holly, Rose and Portuguese Laurel (G2) - Prune back from the path side up to approx. 1m. Prune height of the Rose by 1.5m to tidy, control encroachment and maintain sufficient clearance and access. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T9) - Tip prune to reduce by up to approx. 1.2m. 1 x Cypress Italian (T10) - Tip prune to reduce by up to approx. 1.2m. Mixed Species tree line Hornbeam & Pyracantha (G3) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral growth over No.12 by up to approx. 1.7m. 1 x Hazel (T11) - Reduce crown by 1m. Thin density by 30%.

    Decided 15 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2024/2179/T Granted

    12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Conifer (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Birch (T2) - Fell to ground level.

    Decided 26 Jun 2024 Trees
  • 2022/4997/T Granted

    12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce crown by approx. 1m - 1.5m all round. 2 x Pencil Conifers (T3 & T4) - Reduce both crowns by approx. 1.2m. 1 x Birch (T5) - Reduce crown by up to 1.23m. Thin crown density by 20%. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T7) - Reduce crown by up to 1.2m all round. Thin crown density by approx. 20%. 1 x Magnolia (T8) - Reduce crown by approx. 1.5m - 1.75m. Thin crown density by approx. 20%. Remove climbing plant. Reduce or remove Laurel stem growing in the canopy. 1 x Olive - (T9) - Reduce crown by approx. 1.5m. Thin crown density by 20%. 1 x Yucca - (T10) - Fell to ground level and remove root ball. 2 x Pencil Conifers (T11 & T12) - Fell both to ground level and remove root balls. 3 x Thuja (T13, T14 & T15) - Trim lateral and sub lateral growth by approx. 1m -1.5m to shape and tidy. 3 x Leyland Cypress stems (Boundary Hedge) - Reduce back into main hedge line. Row of Pleached Hornbeams (G2) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches by approx. 1.5m to control encroachment. Tip prune to a height of approx. 6m to encourage lower crown regrowth.

    Decided 6 Jan 2023 Trees
  • 2018/2287/T Granted

    12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    REAR GARDEN: 1x Elm . Fell and stump grind

    Decided 25 Jun 2018 Trees
  • 2016/2334/T Granted

    12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    SIDE BOUNDARY: 1 x Portuguese Laurel - reduce frm 5m to 3m

    Decided 10 Jun 2016 Trees
  • 2011/3996/T Granted

    12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Thuja - Cut back to clear adjacent building. Head top in.

    Decided 10 Aug 2011 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Mar 2024

    Received by Camden

  2. 2 May 2024

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

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 2 May 2024, 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

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  • 12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    2022/4997/T 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce crown by approx. 1m - 1.5m all round. 2 x Pencil Conifers (T3 & T4) - Reduce both crowns by approx. 1.2m. 1 x Birch (T5) - Reduce crown by up to 1.23m. Thin crown density by 20%. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T7) - Reduce crown by up to 1.2m all round. Thin crown density by approx. 20%. 1 x Magnolia (T8) - Reduce crown by approx. 1.5m - 1.75m. Thin crown density by approx. 20%. Remove climbing plant. Reduce or remove Laurel stem growing in the canopy. 1 x Olive - (T9) - Reduce crown by approx. 1.5m. Thin crown density by 20%. 1 x Yucca - (T10) - Fell to ground level and remove root ball. 2 x Pencil Conifers (T11 & T12) - Fell both to ground level and remove root balls. 3 x Thuja (T13, T14 & T15) - Trim lateral and sub lateral growth by approx. 1m -1.5m to shape and tidy. 3 x Leyland Cypress stems (Boundary Hedge) - Reduce back into main hedge line. Row of Pleached Hornbeams (G2) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches by approx. 1.5m to control encroachment. Tip prune to a height of approx. 6m to encourage lower crown regrowth.

    Granted Trees

  • 12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    2011/3996/T 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Thuja - Cut back to clear adjacent building. Head top in.

    Granted Trees

  • 12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    2016/2334/T 50 yards away

    SIDE BOUNDARY: 1 x Portuguese Laurel - reduce frm 5m to 3m

    Granted Trees

  • 12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    2026/2677/T Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    FRONT GARDEN: 2 x Thuja Trees (T1 & T2) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral growth back from No.12 by approx. 1m. Reduce height back to previous points of reduction, approx. 1.3m. 3 x Mature Cypress (T3, T4 & T5) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches which protrude outside of the main crown structure, back into the crowns by up to approx. 1m to tidy. 1 x Magnolia (T6) - Thin outer crown density by up to 15%. 1 x Magnolia (T7) - Reduce crown by approx. 1.2m all round. 1 x Olive (T8) - Tip prune overlong branches by up to 1m back into the main crown structure. SIDE PASSAGE: Mixed Species Hedge Line consisting of Bay, Holly, Rose and Portuguese Laurel (G2) - Prune back from the path side up to approx. 1m. Prune height of the Rose by 1.5m to tidy, control encroachment and maintain sufficient clearance and access. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T9) - Tip prune to reduce by up to approx. 1.2m. 1 x Cypress Italian (T10) - Tip prune to reduce by up to approx. 1.2m. Mixed Species tree line Hornbeam & Pyracantha (G3) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral growth over No.12 by up to approx. 1.7m. 1 x Hazel (T11) - Reduce crown by 1m. Thin density by 30%.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • 12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    2018/2287/T 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 1x Elm . Fell and stump grind

    Granted Trees

  • 12 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

    2024/2179/T 50 yards away

    DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Conifer (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Birch (T2) - Fell to ground level.

    Granted Trees

In Camden

  • 2026/4032/T Awaiting decision

    37 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QJ

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Plum (T1) - Reduce crown of the vertical branch by up to 3m and the angled stem's crown by up to 1.5ms, both to suitable pruning points. 1 x Magnolia (T2 & T3) - Reduce overall crowns by approx. 20%, ??m removing crossing branches to improve the crown's structure and appearance. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Japanese Acer (T4) - Reduce overall crown by approx. 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations.

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4061/T Awaiting decision

    9 Wedderburn Road London NW3 5QS

    DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Judas (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Elderberry (T2) - Fell to ground level.

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4064/T Awaiting decision

    28 Albert Street London NW1 7NU

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

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4028/T Awaiting decision

    16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Beech (Fagus sylvatica) (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Cypress (T2) - Reduce by approx. 3m - 4m in height and trim the remaining crown to shape.

    Received 17 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4040/T Awaiting decision

    35 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QJ

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Acer (T1) - Crown lift to 5m above ground level to the boundary line.

    Received 17 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees