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1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

Granted Camden 2026/0381/T Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Corkscrew Willow (Salix Babylonia 'Tortuosa') (T1) - Remove from crown 2 x collapsed 'hanging' branches and reduce hanging fine branches over path and frontage of No.5.

As published by the council, reference 2026/0381/T

Application record

Reference
2026/0381/T
Type
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Status
Final Decision
Decision
No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Received
30 Jan 2026
Validated
2 Feb 2026
Decided
9 Feb 2026
Ward
Hampstead Town
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
NW3 2TR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 6 applications since 2011: 6 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2024/5556/T Granted

    1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    Corkscrew Willow(Salix Babylonia 'Tortuosa') - double stemmed with open crown - reduce crown by 3m from crown tips (maximum) to suitable growth points and no more than indicated in the annotated image - reduce lateral spread to match with emphasis on branches overhanging No.4 property front aspect using rigging where necessary to safely lower branch sections to ground on a controlled manner - remove 2x 'hanging' branches and all deadwood branches All works are for routine maintenance.

    Decided 17 Jan 2025 Trees
  • 2023/4070/T Granted

    1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    REAR GARDEN: 3 x Olives (T1- T3) - Reduction as marked on photo provided.

    Decided 23 Oct 2023 Trees
  • 2021/2679/T Granted

    1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Bay (Laurus Nobilis) (T1 & T2) - Fell to ground level and grub out the root to 300mm below the surface. 2 x Olive trees (Olea Europaea) (T3 & T4) - Reduce hard by 3m to appropriate points.

    Decided 1 Jul 2021 Trees
  • 2021/0871/T Granted

    1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Olive (Olea Europaea) (T1 & T2) - Reduce the height by 2m, reduce the lateral growth by 1m - 1.5m to contain and create a tighter shape. 1 x Olive (Olea Europaea) (T3) - Reduce the height by 3m, reduce the lateral growth by 1.5m to contain and create a tighter shape. 2 x Bay (Laurus Nobilis) (T4 & T5) - Reduce the height by 3m, reduce the lateral growth by 1m, cutting it back to the flower border edge. 1 x Silver Birch (Betula Pendula/Alba) (T6) - Fell to ground level and dig out stump with mattock. 1 x Judas Tree (T8) - Fell to ground level and dig out stump with mattock. 1 x Unknown (T9) - Fell to ground level and dig out stump with mattock.

    Decided 29 Mar 2021 Trees
  • 2011/4993/T Granted

    1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    DDD - REAR GARDEN: 1 x Apple - Remove - DDD.

    Decided 19 Oct 2011 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Jan 2026

    Received by Camden

  2. 2 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA

  4. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 9 February 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.

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  • 1 The Old Orchard London Camden NW3 2TR

    2022/2394/P 0m away

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  • 1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    2021/0871/T 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Olive (Olea Europaea) (T1 & T2) - Reduce the height by 2m, reduce the lateral growth by 1m - 1.5m to contain and create a tighter shape. 1 x Olive (Olea Europaea) (T3) - Reduce the height by 3m, reduce the lateral growth by 1.5m to contain and create a tighter shape. 2 x Bay (Laurus Nobilis) (T4 & T5) - Reduce the height by 3m, reduce the lateral growth by 1m, cutting it back to the flower border edge. 1 x Silver Birch (Betula Pendula/Alba) (T6) - Fell to ground level and dig out stump with mattock. 1 x Judas Tree (T8) - Fell to ground level and dig out stump with mattock. 1 x Unknown (T9) - Fell to ground level and dig out stump with mattock.

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  • 1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    2021/2679/T 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Bay (Laurus Nobilis) (T1 & T2) - Fell to ground level and grub out the root to 300mm below the surface. 2 x Olive trees (Olea Europaea) (T3 & T4) - Reduce hard by 3m to appropriate points.

    Granted Trees

  • 1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    2011/4993/T 0m away

    DDD - REAR GARDEN: 1 x Apple - Remove - DDD.

    Granted Trees

  • 1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    2023/4070/T 0m away

    REAR GARDEN: 3 x Olives (T1- T3) - Reduction as marked on photo provided.

    Granted Trees

  • 1 The Old Orchard London NW3 2TR

    2024/5556/T 0m away

    Corkscrew Willow(Salix Babylonia 'Tortuosa') - double stemmed with open crown - reduce crown by 3m from crown tips (maximum) to suitable growth points and no more than indicated in the annotated image - reduce lateral spread to match with emphasis on branches overhanging No.4 property front aspect using rigging where necessary to safely lower branch sections to ground on a controlled manner - remove 2x 'hanging' branches and all deadwood branches All works are for routine maintenance.

    Granted Trees

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    3 Sep 2026 Trees
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