Planning application
BMA House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Black Walnut (T1) - Crown reduce to previous reduction points and thin overhanging side of crown on garden side by 30% to pre-empt breakage. 1 x Lime (T2) - Reduce to previous reduction points while leaving suitable furnishing growth.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1019/T
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/1019/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
- 16 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 16 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 16 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Bloomsbury
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- WC1H 9JP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 22 applications since 2012: 17 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/0066/L Granted
BMA House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
Internal fit-out works to Block F, Level 4.
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2025/3614/P Granted
Bma House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
Replacement of existing mechanical services across the floor, including the installation of condenser units within the existing lightwell and two internal air handling units. The works will also introduce new louvres on the elevation facing the lightwell to support the upgraded system.
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2025/3563/L Granted
BMA House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
Various alterations and strip-out works to Blocks F and H, including the installation of mechanical ventilation resulting in new external plant at roof level.
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2025/2528/L Granted
BMA House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
Internal alterations at ground floor level for a new opening linking the main reception to Block F and modification works to Snow and Paget Room (Block D) doors.
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2025/0474/L Granted
BMA House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
Internal alterations comprising strip-out works to all floors in Blocks F and H.
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2023/5042/P Withdrawn
Bma House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
Installation of three external HVAC units at second floor of Tavistock House South, including louvres and internal cassette units.
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2024/0463/L Withdrawn
Bma House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
Installation of three external HVAC units at second floor of Tavistock House South, including louvres and internal cassette units.
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2024/1762/P Granted
BMA House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
The provision of servicing and plant and the creation of louvre dormers in block F lightwell. Refurbishment and fit out of blocks F & G at levels 3 & 4, including various internal alterations
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2024/1798/L Granted
BMA House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
The provision of servicing and plant and the creation of louvre dormers in block F lightwell. Refurbishment and fit out of blocks F & G at levels 3 & 4, including various internal alterations
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2024/2604/L Granted
BMA House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP
Details of conditions 4 (detailed drawings of dormers, secondary glazing and ceilings) of listed building consent 2024/0044/L dated 25/03/2024 for 'Installation of air condenser units on the roof and creation of louvre dormers in Block F lightwell. Refurbishments of third and fourth floor of blocks F and G including various internal alterations'.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Mar 2026
Received by Camden
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16 Apr 2026
Decision issued: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in 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 16 April 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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