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The Porticos 53 - 59 Belsize Avenue London NW3 4BN

Granted Camden 2024/4970/T Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Bay (T1) - Fell to ground level. 2 x Acers (T2 & T3) - Reduce crowns by approx. 20%, up to approx. 0.5m - 0.75m. Thin crown density by 20%.

As published by the council, reference 2024/4970/T

Application record

Reference
2024/4970/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Decided
19 Dec 2024
Postcode
NW3 4BN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 4 applications since 2014: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2025/4538/T Granted

    The Porticos 53 - 59 Belsize Avenue London NW3 4BN

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash - Crown reduce by up to 20%, up to 1m maximum..

    Decided 6 Nov 2025 Trees
  • 2020/4762/T Granted

    The Porticos 53 - 59 Belsize Avenue London NW3 4BN

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash - Crown reduce by up to 20%.

    Decided 5 Nov 2020 Trees
  • 2014/2683/T Granted

    The Porticos 53-59 Belsize Avenue London NW3 4BN

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore - Remove lowest overhanging branch, approximately 15cm diameter at union with main stem) and reduce remaining overhang back by approximately 25-30%. 1 x Yew - Reduce crown by 20%. 1 x Holly - Reduce height by approximately 30%. 1 x Ash - Reduce extraneous overhanging branches back into main crown structure, (by approximately 20%). Thin crown density by 20-25%. Remove broken branches.

    Decided 19 May 2014 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Dec 2024

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

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 19 December 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

Within 500 metres

  • The Porticos 53-59 Belsize Avenue London NW3 4BN

    2014/2683/T 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore - Remove lowest overhanging branch, approximately 15cm diameter at union with main stem) and reduce remaining overhang back by approximately 25-30%. 1 x Yew - Reduce crown by 20%. 1 x Holly - Reduce height by approximately 30%. 1 x Ash - Reduce extraneous overhanging branches back into main crown structure, (by approximately 20%). Thin crown density by 20-25%. Remove broken branches.

    Granted Trees

  • The Porticos 53 - 59 Belsize Avenue London NW3 4BN

    2025/4538/T Submitted 13 Oct 2025 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash - Crown reduce by up to 20%, up to 1m maximum..

    Granted Trees 7 docs

  • The Porticos 53 - 59 Belsize Avenue London NW3 4BN

    2020/4762/T 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash - Crown reduce by up to 20%.

    Granted Trees

  • Hillfield Court Belsize Avenue London

    2010/1889/T 32m away

    BOUNDARY WITH TUDOR CLOSE: 1 x Cupressus - Fell to ground level and plant suitable species FORECOURT: 1 x Mulberry - Reduce to the old reduction points

    Granted Trees

  • 55 Ornan Road London NW3 4QD

    2015/1287/P 33m away

    Creation of basement level, including front and rear lightwells with associated works including external alterations to windows and doors.

    Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing

  • 55 Ornan Road London NW3 4QD

    2016/4384/P 33m away

    Extension of addition at ground floor level to the rear of the existing dwelling house (Class C3).

    Granted Full applications Extension
    Domestic

In Camden

  • 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