Planning application
Montague Bedford Gardens Montague Street London WC1B 5BJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
(TPO REF: C5-A1) AT REAR OF 30 BEDFORD PLACE: 1 x Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) (T1) - Remove all maturing basal epicormic growth leaving the main 5 stems.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2164/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2164/T
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Approve Works (TPO)
- Decided
- 30 Jun 2025
- Postcode
- WC1B 5BJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jun 2025
Decision issued: Approve Works (TPO)
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 30 June 2025, 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.
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