Planning application
49 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
(TPO REF: C5-T8) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T74) - Prune from adjacent structure to clear building by 1.5m.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2168/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2168/T
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve Works (TPO)
- Decided
- 26 Jun 2025
- Postcode
- WC1E 6HH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2025
Decision issued: Approve Works (TPO)
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22 Jul 2026
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What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 26 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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47 - 49 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH
(TPO Ref: C5) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Tree of Heaven - Fell to ground level. Grind down stump.
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47 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH
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Granted Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 -
47 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH
Additions and alterations, involving the removal of existing glazed construction to rear elevation at 2nd floor half landing level and replacement of existing door with new window to dwelling house (Class C3).
Granted Full applications Windows or glazingDomestic -
47 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH
Additions and alterations, involving the removal of existing glazed construction to rear elevation at 2nd floor half landing level and replacement of existing door with new window to dwelling house (Class C3).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazingDomestic -
47 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH
(TPO REF: C5-T7) REAR GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T5) - Crown lift to 2.5m above the roofline of 10 - 40 Ridgmount Street, by cutting secondary laterals only.
Granted Trees -
43 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH
REAR GARDEN: Central Area 3 x Trees of Heaven - crown reduce in height by approximately 2.5 meters and to crown reduce lateral branches by approximately 2.5 meters (general maintenance and to allow more light into the garden whilst retaining the natural shape of the tree) and clear all arisings leaving site clean and tidy.
Granted Trees
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