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8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL

Refused Camden 2025/5209/T Application for Works to Tree(s) covered by a TPO

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
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.

  • 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.

    Decided 6 Sep 2024 Trees
  • 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.

    Decided 31 May 2022 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 18 May 2021 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 7 May 2021 Full applications
  • 2020/2666/P Withdrawn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.

    Decided 25 Jan 2021 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 9 May 2016 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 30 Sep 2015 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 15 Sep 2015 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 8 Apr 2014 Full applications
  • 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)

    Decided 1 Apr 2011 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Nov 2025

    Received by Camden

  2. 19 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 17 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Refuse Works (TPO)

  4. 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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What this refusal means

Camden refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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  • 8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL

    2011/0526/P 0m away

    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)

    Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
    Small domestic

  • 8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL

    2015/4053/P 0m away

    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.

    Granted Full applications

  • 8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL

    2020/2666/P 0m away

    Erection of single storey outbuilding in rear garden, to house 1 x new air conditioning unit and associated acoustic enclosure.

    Withdrawn Full applications
    Small domestic

  • 8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL

    2020/2644/P 0m away

    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

  • 8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL

    2015/4157/P 0m away

    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

    Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

  • 8 Pilgrim's Lane London NW3 1SL

    2015/4179/P 0m away

    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

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
    Small domestic

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    3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3789/T Awaiting decision

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    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Pear (T1)- Reduce crown by up to 2.5m, not beyond previous points of reduction. 1 x Pear (T3) - Reduce crown by up to 2.5m,

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    3 Sep 2026 Trees