48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

This site has had 3 applications since 2017: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 2022/1163/T Granted

  48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  1 x Lime - Lift crown to 6m, crown reducing 40%, cutting back to previous cuts approx. 3m. 1 x Tree of Heaven - 25% crown reduction, 2.5m.

  Decided 3 May 2022 Trees
• 2017/0236/T Granted

  48-49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  REAR: 1 x - Lime: Raise canopy tp 5m from the ground up to the crown break , Reduce canopy by 3m in height and 2-3m from lateral branches back to previous points of reduction, and 1 x Tree of heaven: Reduce branches growing towards the building by 2-3m raise canopy to 4m

  Decided 9 Feb 2017 Trees

1. 2 Jun 2026

   Received by Camden

2. 19 Jun 2026

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

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 19 June 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.

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.

• 48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2022/1163/T 50 yards away

  1 x Lime - Lift crown to 6m, crown reducing 40%, cutting back to previous cuts approx. 3m. 1 x Tree of Heaven - 25% crown reduction, 2.5m.

  Granted Trees

• 48-49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2017/0236/T 50 yards away

  REAR: 1 x - Lime: Raise canopy tp 5m from the ground up to the crown break , Reduce canopy by 3m in height and 2-3m from lateral branches back to previous points of reduction, and 1 x Tree of heaven: Reduce branches growing towards the building by 2-3m raise canopy to 4m

  Granted Trees

• 48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JY

  2010/2019/T 50 yards away

  DDD - REAR OF 48: 1 x lime - Reduce crown all round by 25-30% to previous reduction points, retain furnishing growth for crown continuity. Thin and clean out crown, remove deadwood, weak and suppressed branches and suckets. Lift canopy all round by 2m.

  Granted Trees

• 50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP

  2025/3203/P 50 yards away

  91% historically approved

  Details pursuant to condition 12 (mechanical ventilation) of planning permission ref 2023/5470/P dated 12/03/2025 for Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear, reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1
  Small domestic

• 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2026/2540/P Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 13/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension. NAMELY for alterations to the front lightwell, ground floor entrances, fifth floor fenestration, plant enclosure, and rear terrace.

  Granted Amendments Extension Roofing +2 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2026/2313/P Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(e) (Lighting) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 2026/4032/T Awaiting decision

  37 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QJ

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Plum (T1) - Reduce crown of the vertical branch by up to 3m and the angled stem's crown by up to 1.5ms, both to suitable pruning points. 1 x Magnolia (T2 & T3) - Reduce overall crowns by approx. 20%, ??m removing crossing branches to improve the crown's structure and appearance. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Japanese Acer (T4) - Reduce overall crown by approx. 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/4061/T Awaiting decision

  9 Wedderburn Road London NW3 5QS

  DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Judas (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Elderberry (T2) - Fell to ground level.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/4064/T Awaiting decision

  28 Albert Street London NW1 7NU

  DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Unknown (T1) - Fell to ground level.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/4028/T Awaiting decision

  16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Beech (Fagus sylvatica) (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Cypress (T2) - Reduce by approx. 3m - 4m in height and trim the remaining crown to shape.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/4040/T Awaiting decision

  35 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QJ

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Acer (T1) - Crown lift to 5m above ground level to the boundary line.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees