Planning application
17 Bedford Square London WC1B 3JA
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
REAR GARDEN 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T162) - Reduce crown by approx. 2m re-growth back to the most recent previous reduction points. Remove the epicormic growth from the stem up to the crown break to prevent damage to the mews wall.
As published by the council, reference 2025/3104/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/3104/T
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
- Decided
- 22 Aug 2025
- Postcode
- WC1B 3JA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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2021/3074/T Granted
17 Bedford Square London WC1B 3JA
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ailanthus (T1) - Crown reduce by 3m leaving a 15m spread. 1 x Fig (T2) - Crown reduce by 1m leaving a 9m spread. 1 x Aucuba Japonica (T3) - Trim from 4m height and spread to 3m height and spread.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Aug 2025
Decision issued: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 22 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
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17 Bedford Square London WC1B 3JA
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ailanthus (T1) - Crown reduce by 3m leaving a 15m spread. 1 x Fig (T2) - Crown reduce by 1m leaving a 9m spread. 1 x Aucuba Japonica (T3) - Trim from 4m height and spread to 3m height and spread.
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Erection of a two storey rear extension and refurbishment works including structural repairs.
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Erection of a two storey rear extension and refurbishment works including associated external structural repairs.
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2026/3789/T Awaiting decision
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2026/3797/T Awaiting decision
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