Planning application
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash (T1) - Remove section and lower broken limb from central crown structure.
As published by the council, reference 2025/5339/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/5339/T
- Type
- (CA) Notification of Emergency Works to Dead/Dangerous Tree(s)
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: No Objection to Emergency Works (CA)
- Received
- 25 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 26 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 5 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Hampstead Town
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- NW3 1NT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 8 applications since 2013: 8 approved, 0 refused.
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2024/3988/T Granted
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce crown by approx. 0.5m - 1m all round, reducing over extended branches back into main crown structure. Thin crown density by 20%. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Japanese Maple (T2) - Tip prune to reduce crown by up to 0.5m -1m. Thin crown density by 20%. 1 x Judas Tree (T3) - Tip Prune to reduce by up to approx. 1.2m all round. Thin crown density by 20%. 2 x Apple (T4 & T5) - Reduce crowns by approx. 1.2m all round, reducing over extended branches back into main crown structure to produce more compact form. Thin crown density by 20%.
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2022/4415/T Granted
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce crown by approx. 30cm - 50cm all round. Thin crown density by 20%. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Japanese Maple (T2) - Thin crown density by approx. 20%. Reduce crown by up to 0.50m retaining a naturally flowing crown line. 1 x Judas Tree (T3) - Reduce crown by approx. 1m all round. Thin crown density by approx. 20%. 2 x Apples (T4 & T5) - Reduce overlong extraneous branches back into main crown structure approx. 1.2m - 1.5m reduction. Reduce remaining crown by up to 1m to shape and balance.
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2021/6084/P Granted
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
Internal reconfiguration of the lower ground floor, general refurbishment across all floors, refurbishment of historic window casements and replacement of the non-historic modern window casements on the rear wing.
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2022/0131/L Granted
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
Internal reconfiguration of the lower ground floor, general refurbishment across all floors, refurbishment of historic window casements and replacement of the non-historic modern window casements on the rear wing.
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2017/5840/T Granted
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
REAR GARDEN: 2 x Apple - Reduce crwons by 20%, thin crown density by 15% 1 x Acer - Thin crown density by 10-15% 1 x Elder - Fell 1 x Judas - Thin crown density by 15%, reduce crown by 15% FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia - Reduce crown by 15-20%
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2013/6851/T Granted
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash - Reduce lateral growth overhanging properties by 25%. Thin crown density by 20%. Raise crown by approximately 2.5-3m where practicable. Remove dead wood.
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2013/2881/P Granted
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
Erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden of dwelling house (Class C3).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Nov 2025
Received by Camden
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26 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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5 Jan 2026
Decision issued: No Objection to Emergency Works (CA)
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 5 January 2026, 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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21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce crown by approx. 0.5m - 1m all round, reducing over extended branches back into main crown structure. Thin crown density by 20%. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Japanese Maple (T2) - Tip prune to reduce crown by up to 0.5m -1m. Thin crown density by 20%. 1 x Judas Tree (T3) - Tip Prune to reduce by up to approx. 1.2m all round. Thin crown density by 20%. 2 x Apple (T4 & T5) - Reduce crowns by approx. 1.2m all round, reducing over extended branches back into main crown structure to produce more compact form. Thin crown density by 20%.
Granted Trees -
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
Erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden of dwelling house (Class C3).
Granted Full applicationsSmall domestic -
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
Internal reconfiguration of the lower ground floor, general refurbishment across all floors, refurbishment of historic window casements and replacement of the non-historic modern window casements on the rear wing.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing -
21 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NT
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash - Reduce lateral growth overhanging properties by 25%. Thin crown density by 20%. Raise crown by approximately 2.5-3m where practicable. Remove dead wood.
Granted Trees -
21 Downshire Hill London Camden NW3 1NT
NEW DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOW AT REAR LOWER GROUND FLOOR LEVEL.
Withdrawn Householder Windows or glazing 9 docsDomestic -
21 Downshire Hill London Camden NW3 1NT
NEW DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOW AT REAR LOWER GROUND FLOOR LEVEL.
Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
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