Planning application
16 - 20 Willes Road London NW5 3DS
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
(TPO REF: C1056 2012) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Re-pollard to previous reduction points by approx. 2m. Reduce density of two old pollard points by removing 2 of a cluster of 3 branches to allow more light to streetlight. Prune in one limb growing over road by approx. 1m back to a union. (As shown on photo).
As published by the council, reference 2025/1836/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1836/T
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refuse Works (TPO)
- Decided
- 9 Jun 2025
- Postcode
- NW5 3DS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 2 applications since 2014: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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2013/5522/P Granted
16-20 Willes Road London NW5 3DS
Replacement of existing flat top wrought iron railings with finial top railings to flats (Class C3).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jun 2025
Decision issued: Refuse Works (TPO)
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this refusal means
Camden refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.
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Estate at 16-20 Willes Road London NW5 3DS
(TPO REF: C1056 2012) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Re-pollard to previous reduction points by approx. 2m leaving a basic structure for re-growth.
Granted Trees -
Estate At 16 - 20 Willes Road London NW5 3DS
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Re-pollard to previous reduction points by approx 2m.
Granted Trees -
16-20 Willes Road London NW5 3DS
Replacement of existing flat top wrought iron railings with finial top railings to flats (Class C3).
Granted Full applications New dwelling -
20 Willes Road London NW5 3DS
(TPO REF C1056 2012) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Reduce by approx. 50%, back past previous points.
Granted Trees -
20 Willes Road London NW5 3DS
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime - crown reduction by 4 - 5m or 40%, repollard back to previous points.
Granted Trees
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2026/3175/T Granted
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2026/3819/T Awaiting decision
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2026/3786/T Awaiting decision
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2026/3789/T Awaiting decision
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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
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