Planning application
2026/1929/T
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Proposal
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T2) - Crown reduce the tree to a finishing height of approx. 8m (historic pollard points).
As published by the council, reference 2026/1929/T
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2026
Received by Camden
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15 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 Jun 2026
Decision issued: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2015/0219/L Granted
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Retention of the temporary floor in the Round Reading Room at the British Museum for a further 6 months.
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2023/4648/P Granted
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Erection of new energy centre incorporating maintenance support accommodation to internal West Road, new substation off Montague Street, all together with associated internal and external works, service runs, erection of plant, landscaping, and temporary works associated with construction following demolition of existing Energy Centre to internal West Road and removal of temporary buildings to the south of the existing energy centre on the internal West Road and to the north and east of the White Wing facing Montague Street.
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2015/1094/L Granted
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Extend the temporary listed building consent (references 2007/2934/L, 2008/1376/L, 2011/0605/P) for ticket desks on east & west sides of Great Court for 3 years.
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2020/1682/L Granted
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Installation of fire door between Gallery 60 and heavy goods lift, Level 6 North Range.
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2014/4411/L Granted
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Details of wall display cabinets (condition 2a); freestanding cabinets (2b); replacement window in south-east corner (2c); and replacement oak double doors (2d) as required by listed building consent (2013/4613/L) for various internal alterations and repair works to Middle Room.
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2018/1757/P Granted
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Installation of ventilation extract point and a louvre extract from existing WC.
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2026/3108/T Awaiting decision
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2026/3082/T Awaiting decision
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2026/3211/T Awaiting decision
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2026/3199/T Awaiting decision
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2026/3046/T Awaiting decision
30 Priory Road London NW6 4SJ
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Crown reduction to suitable growth points 1.5m retaining a balanced and natural crown shape. Remove any damaged, crossing or structurally unsuitable branches. 1 x Magnolia (T2) - Crown reduction to suitable growth points 1.5m retaining a balanced and natural crown shape. Remove any damaged, crossing or structurally unsuitable branches.