21 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

This site has had 5 applications since 2023: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 2023/4908/P Granted

  21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

  Approval of details of facing materials pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission 2021/2019/P (for External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single storey rear mews building to No.23, excavation of extended basement level and associated landscaping works.)

  Decided 23 Jan 2024 Full applications
• 2023/1811/P Granted

  21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

  Details required by condition 9 (tree protection) of permission reference 2021/2019/P (External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single-storey rear mews building to No.23, excavation of extended basement level and associated landscape works).

  Decided 12 Oct 2023 Full applications
• 2021/2443/L Granted

  21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

  Internal and external alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single storey rear mews building to No.23, excavation of extended basement level and associated landscaping works.

  Decided 29 Mar 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2021/2019/P Granted

  21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

  External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single storey rear mews building to No.23, excavation of extended basement level and associated landscaping works.

  Decided 27 Mar 2023 Full applications

1. 22 Nov 2024

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

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 22 November 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.

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.

• 21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

  2023/1811/P 50 yards away

  Details required by condition 9 (tree protection) of permission reference 2021/2019/P (External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single-storey rear mews building to No.23, excavation of extended basement level and associated landscape works).

  Granted Full applications Demolition Trees
  Small domestic

• SOAS UCL 21 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

  2026/2506/T Submitted 16 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Tree of Heaven (T2) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T4) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T5) - Crown lift to 3m.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

  2023/4908/P Submitted 17 Nov 2023 50 yards away

  Approval of details of facing materials pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission 2021/2019/P (for External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single storey rear mews building to No.23, excavation of extended basement level and associated landscaping works.)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 23-24 Russell Square London WC1H 0XG

  2015/1270/L 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations including the replacement of two 3-over-3 sash windows within the rear lightwell with larger 6-over-6 timber sash windows, the removal of two external walls within the front lightwell beneath the stair, the installation of secondary glazing to the front windows at lower ground level, and minor alterations to internal partitions at lower ground level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 23 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

  2015/1998/P 50 yards away

  Replacement of two 3-over-3 sash windows within the rear lightwell with larger 6-over-6 timber sash windows and the removal of two external walls within the front lightwell beneath the stair.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 21 and 22 Russell Square London WC1H 0XG

  2013/1702/L 50 yards away

  Installation of secondary glazing to the front elevation at ground and first floor level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 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