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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
Granted As published: 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 0.3 miles

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

    2014/2683/T 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards away

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

    Granted Trees

  • Hillfield Court Belsize Avenue London

    2010/1889/T 50 yards 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

    2026/3562/P Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

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    Construction of an additional storey to the principal part of the existing two-storey dwellinghouse.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs
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  • 55 Ornan Road London NW3 4QD

    2015/1287/P 50 yards 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

In Camden

  • 2026/4294/T Awaiting decision

    1 Boscastle Road London NW5 1EE

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash (T1) - Lift crown by removing epicormic shoots from main stem and thin crown by approx. 20%. 1 x Yew (T2) - Lift crown to 1m by trimming low branches with hedge cutters. 1 x Beech (T3) - Lift crown by approx. 2m. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T4) - Reduce main limbs to historic pollard points, approx. 7m from ground level.

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4358/T Awaiting decision

    Inverforth House North End Way London NW3 7EU

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

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4357/T Awaiting decision

    4 Lower Terrace London NW3 6RG

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

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4206/T Granted

    Flat Ground And 1st Floor 184 Camden Road London NW1 9HG

    (TPO REF: S9-T11) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (Tilia x europaea) (T7) - Crown reduction 30%, 2m -3m taking back all round.

    Received 28 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4293/T Awaiting decision

    54 Dartmouth Park Road London NW5 1SN

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Purple Plum (T1) - Reduce height by approx. 3m, reduce sides by approx. 1.5m to balance crown.

    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees