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Shaft At St Christophers School 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE

Granted Camden 2026/2389/T Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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

Proposal

IN GROUNDS: Group of large Viburnums (G1) - Trim all in group hard back up to 30cm. To shape balance and control dimensions. T1: Sorbus (T1) - Remove broken or weak branches within crown Group of Pyracantha (G2) - Trim all hard back to tidy and control encroachment (up to 1.3m). 1 x London Plane (T2) - Reduce back to previous and most recent pollard points. Group of Bay & Small Birch (G5) - Trim back by approx. 1.2m to clear fence line of the court.

As published by the council, reference 2026/2389/T

Application record

Reference
2026/2389/T
Type
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
15 Jun 2026
Decided
14 Jul 2026
Ward
Belsize
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
NW3 5AE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2025/2868/T Granted

    Shaft At St Christophers School 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE

    (TPO REF: C60-T45) FRONT ENTRANCE AREA: 1 x Lime (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous and most recent points of reduction (approx. 1.5m - 2m all round). Thin crown density by up to 30%. Trim back lateral faces of the lower branch crown which has formed a hedge like structure.

    Decided 4 Aug 2025 Trees
  • 2025/2793/T Granted

    Shaft At St Christophers School 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE

    FRONT ENTRANCE AREA: Group of Mature Mixed Species conspiring mainly of clipped Viburnum (SG1) - Trim all hard back as is practicable. Row of Mature Laurels (G1) - Reduce back to as near to boundary as is practicable. Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches on school side of hedge by up to approx. 1.5m. 2 x Acer (T2 & T3) - Reduce back to previous pollard points. 1 x Birch (T4) - Tip prune by 0.70m. 1 x Bay (T5) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches growing to the north by up to approx. 1.5m.

    Decided 4 Aug 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Jun 2026

    Received by Camden

  2. 15 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 14 Jul 2026

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

  4. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 14 July 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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  • 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE

    2011/3514/T 50 yards away

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Norway Maple - Clean though the crown removing all major deadwood and poorer crossing branches. Thin through the canopy by approx. 20%. 1 x Oak - Clean through the crown removing all major deadwood and poorer crossing branches. Thin through the canopy by approx. 20%. 1 x Elm - Remove lowest branch over the road. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Norway Maple - Reduce crown height by approx. 2-3m. Reduce laterals branches back to previous.

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  • St Christophers School 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE

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  • St Christophers School 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE

    2025/3550/T Submitted 13 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    FRONT ENTRANCE AREA: Group of Mature Mixed Species conspiring mainly of clipped Viburnum (SG1) - Trim all hard back as is practicable. SOUTHERN PLAYGROUND: 2 x Acer (T2 & T3) - Reduce back to previous pollard points. 1 x Birch (T4) - Tip prune by 0.7m. 1 x Bay (T5) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches growing to the north by up to approx. 1.5m.

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  • Shaft At St Christophers School 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE

    2025/2868/T 50 yards away

    (TPO REF: C60-T45) FRONT ENTRANCE AREA: 1 x Lime (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous and most recent points of reduction (approx. 1.5m - 2m all round). Thin crown density by up to 30%. Trim back lateral faces of the lower branch crown which has formed a hedge like structure.

    Granted Trees

  • St Christopher's School 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE

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  • St Christophers School 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE

    2012/3371/T 50 yards away

    (TPO Refs: C60 & 23H): Works to various trees within boundary of school grounds.

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In Camden

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

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