Planning application
Area adj to 4 Gainsborough Gardens London NW3 1BJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
(TPO REF: A1 1972) AREA ADJACENT TO NUMBER 4: 1 x Holly (T1) - Reduce in height by 1.5m. Crown lift to 2m and trim as much as possible (up to 1m) whilst retaining greenery. Group of Holly (G1) - Reduce in height by 2.5m. Crown lift to 2m and trim as much as possible (up to 1m) whilst retaining greenery. 1 x Holly (T2) - Reduce in height by 1m and trim by up to 1m to formal shape. Group of Cherry Laurel (G2) - Reduce in height by 1.5m and trim sides as much as possible (up to 1m) whilst retaining greenery. Group of Holly (G3) - Reduce in height by 3m. Crown lift to 2m and trim as much as possible (up to 1m) whilst retaining greenery. 1 x Holly (T3) - Reduce in height by 2m. Trim as much as possible (up to 1m) whilst retaining greenery. 1 x Holly (T4) - Reduce height by 1m and trim as much as possible (up to 1m) whilst retaining greenery. Group of Bay (G4) - Reduce in height by 3m and trim as much as possible (up to 1m) whilst retaining greenery. 1 x Oak (T5) - Reduce lowest limbs on south-side facing road by up to 3m. 1 x Magnolia (T6) - Reduce in height by 2m and reduce lateral spread by up to 1.5m to match new top.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2839/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2839/T
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve Works (TPO)
- Decided
- 30 Jul 2025
- Postcode
- NW3 1BJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jul 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 July 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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