Planning application
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
(TPO REF: C974 2011) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) (T1) - Crown reduction, pruning in each branch by 2m to nearest growth furniture. All works in accordance with BS3998;2010-Tree-Works-recommendations.
As published by the council, reference 2025/5209/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/5209/T
- Type
- Application for Works to Tree(s) covered by a TPO
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse Works (TPO)
- Received
- 18 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 19 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 17 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Hampstead Town
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- NW3 1SL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 13 applications since 2010: 7 approved, 3 refused.
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2024/3753/T Granted
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
(TPO REF: C974 2011) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Cherry (T1) - Remove the limb suffering from major decay (prone to future collapse). Reduce crown by approx. 1.2m - 1.5m all round. Raise crown by approx. 1.2m - 1.5m.
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2022/1459/P Granted
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Details submitted in relation to condition 4 and 5 of approved application 2020/4013/P. Condition 4 regards protection of trees to be retained, and condition 5 regards appointment of suitably qualified chartered engineer to inspect, approve and monitor the critical works of both temporary and permanent basement construction.
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2020/4013/P Granted
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Excavation of 2 x rear side lightwells to existing basement with walk on glass rooflights above.
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2020/2644/P Granted
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Replacement of clear single glazed windows and doors to all elevations with double glazed timber framed windows and doors, and refurbishment and retention of leaded single glazed windows to front, rear and side elevations within new timber frames.
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2020/2666/P Withdrawn
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Erection of single storey outbuilding in rear garden, to house 1 x new air conditioning unit and associated acoustic enclosure.
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2015/4053/P Granted
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Lowering floor level of existing basement to front of property and associated internal layout changes, but with no external alterations. Formation of a new basement to the rear of the property entirely within footprint of existing building and with no external alterations.
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2015/4157/P Granted
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Alterations to rear and side windows, installation of rooflights to rear side roofslope, installation of new patio at lower garden level and replacement of balustrade at rear
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2015/4179/P Granted
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Erection of roof extension within existing valley roof and installation of 3 new rooflights; erection of new front boundary wall and perimeter railings; replacement of existing driveway gates and wall to rear of building
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2012/5825/P Refused
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Excavation to create new basement level at rear with ground floor rooflight, erection of a roof extension, installation of 3x rooflights to rear roofslope, and alterations to fenestration, railings and front boundary walls of dwelling house
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2011/0526/P Refused
8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Excavation of basement extension with ground floor roof light, raising the ridge of the existing roofline to the south west elevation and erection of boundary wall and railings to front elevation as well as alterations to the fenestration and associated alterations to existing dwelling house (Class C3)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Nov 2025
Received by Camden
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19 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Refuse Works (TPO)
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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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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8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL
Excavation of basement extension with ground floor roof light, raising the ridge of the existing roofline to the south west elevation and erection of boundary wall and railings to front elevation as well as alterations to the fenestration and associated alterations to existing dwelling house (Class C3)
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Lowering floor level of existing basement to front of property and associated internal layout changes, but with no external alterations. Formation of a new basement to the rear of the property entirely within footprint of existing building and with no external alterations.
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Erection of single storey outbuilding in rear garden, to house 1 x new air conditioning unit and associated acoustic enclosure.
Withdrawn Full applicationsSmall domestic -
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Replacement of clear single glazed windows and doors to all elevations with double glazed timber framed windows and doors, and refurbishment and retention of leaded single glazed windows to front, rear and side elevations within new timber frames.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing -
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Alterations to rear and side windows, installation of rooflights to rear side roofslope, installation of new patio at lower garden level and replacement of balustrade at rear
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Erection of roof extension within existing valley roof and installation of 3 new rooflights; erection of new front boundary wall and perimeter railings; replacement of existing driveway gates and wall to rear of building
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