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258 - 274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

Granted Camden 2025/2974/T Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

IN GROUNDS SEE PLAN: 1 x Oak (T1) - Reduce crown by 2m due to lean/overhang of adjacent property. 1 x ash (T2) - Fell to ground level. 4 x Field Maples (T3) - Reduce lateral branches by 2m - 3m to boundary with neighbouring properties. 1 x Whitebeam (T5) - Reduce to previous reduction points (2m - 2.5m branch removal). 1 x Plum (T6) - Reduce by 2m - 3m (back to previous points). Lift by 1m - 2m. 1 x Catalpa (T7) - Reduce 2m - 3m. 1 x Silver Lime (T8) - Crown lift 3m - 4m. 1 x Crab Apple (T9) - Remove damaged branch growing towards bridge. 1 x Gleditsia (T10) - Crown lift to 6m from ground level. 1 x Gleditsia (T11) - Crown lift to 6m from ground level. Prune clear of adjacent building by 2m - 3m. 1 x Gleditsia (T12) - Crown lift to 6m from ground level. 3 x Limes (T13 14 15) - Crown lift to 7m from ground level. 2 x Limes (T16, 17) - Pollard to previous points of pollarding at 5m - 6m from ground level. 1 x Portugal Laurel (T18) - Remove diseased stem closest to railing. 1 x Lime (T19) - Crown lift to 7m from ground level. 1 x Cherry Plum (T20) - Crown lift by 2m. Thin out by removal of internal epicormic growth. 1 x Holly (T21) - Reduce height by 2m - 3m (back to previous points). Crown lift to 4m from ground level.

As published by the council, reference 2025/2974/T

Application record

Reference
2025/2974/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Decided
12 Aug 2025
Postcode
WC1X 8LH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/2758/P Awaiting decision

    258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    Change of use from Volunteers space/storage to mixed use retail/café and Volunteers space (Sui Generis). Refurbishment and/or replacement of roof, fenestration and facades. Installation of ramp and steps. Landscaping alterations.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Aug 2025

    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 12 August 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2026/3684/06BGP Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    94% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

    Details to discharge Biodiversity Net Gain Plan of planning reference 2026/0735/P dated 22/04/26 Alterations to the sunken garden area of Calthorpe Community Garden consisting of a new replacement pedestrian bridge, balustrades and gate, and bridge abutments rebuilt with a new retaining structure, improvements to paths and stepped access to the lower area, new planting creating wildlife habitats, external lighting to paths, steps and bridge, structural repairs to the 4no. main entrance gate post bases, new signage boards either side of the main entrance gate and new metal railings behind.

    Awaiting decision 5 docs

  • Advertising hoarding adjacent to 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2018/5946/A 50 yards away

    Display of an internally illuminated LED digital display billboard measuring 6m x 3m and 2.5m above ground level on Gray's Inn Road opposite Heathcote Street.

    Withdrawn

  • Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2026/0884/P Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Retention of temporary workshop and clubhouse, relocation of sports pitch, alterations to vehicular access from Gray Inn Road, with associated landscaping arrangements previously approved under 2019/5568/P (Retrospective)

    Granted Full applications 8 docs

  • Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2019/5568/P 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing workshop and portacabin, erection of a replacement temporary workshop and clubhouse, relocation of sports pitch, alterations to vehicular access from Gray's Inn Road, with associated landscaping arrangements.

    Granted Full applications Demolition

  • 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2026/2758/P Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

    Change of use from Volunteers space/storage to mixed use retail/café and Volunteers space (Sui Generis). Refurbishment and/or replacement of roof, fenestration and facades. Installation of ramp and steps. Landscaping alterations.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

  • 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London Camden WC1X 8LH

    2025/1990/P 50 yards away

    Installation of a permanent public artwork (The Mary Woolaston and the Healing Well sculpture).

    Granted Full applications

In Camden

  • 2026/4032/T Awaiting decision

    37 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QJ

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Plum (T1) - Reduce crown of the vertical branch by up to 3m and the angled stem's crown by up to 1.5ms, both to suitable pruning points. 1 x Magnolia (T2 & T3) - Reduce overall crowns by approx. 20%, ??m removing crossing branches to improve the crown's structure and appearance. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Japanese Acer (T4) - Reduce overall crown by approx. 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations.

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4061/T Awaiting decision

    9 Wedderburn Road London NW3 5QS

    DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Judas (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Elderberry (T2) - Fell to ground level.

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4064/T Awaiting decision

    28 Albert Street London NW1 7NU

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

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4028/T Awaiting decision

    16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Beech (Fagus sylvatica) (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Cypress (T2) - Reduce by approx. 3m - 4m in height and trim the remaining crown to shape.

    Received 17 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4040/T Awaiting decision

    35 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QJ

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Acer (T1) - Crown lift to 5m above ground level to the boundary line.

    Received 17 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees