Planning application
2026/2506/T
SOAS UCL 21 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA
Proposal
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Tree of Heaven (T2) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T4) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T5) - Crown lift to 3m.
As published by the council, reference 2026/2506/T
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jun 2026
Received by Camden
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18 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 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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2024/4632/T Granted
21 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA
REAR COURTYARD: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce the school side by 1m and raise the crown to fence height. 1 x Cherry (T3) - Reduce the crown by 2m and raise over the fence. .
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2023/1811/P Granted
21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA
Details required by condition 9 (tree protection) of permission reference 2021/2019/P (External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single-storey rear mews building to No.23, excavation of extended basement level and associated landscape works).
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2023/4908/P Granted
21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA
Approval of details of facing materials pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission 2021/2019/P (for External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single storey rear mews building to No.23, excavation of extended basement level and associated landscaping works.)
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2015/1270/L Granted
23-24 Russell Square London WC1H 0XG
Internal and external alterations including the replacement of two 3-over-3 sash windows within the rear lightwell with larger 6-over-6 timber sash windows, the removal of two external walls within the front lightwell beneath the stair, the installation of secondary glazing to the front windows at lower ground level, and minor alterations to internal partitions at lower ground level.
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2015/1998/P Granted
23 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA
Replacement of two 3-over-3 sash windows within the rear lightwell with larger 6-over-6 timber sash windows and the removal of two external walls within the front lightwell beneath the stair.
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2013/1702/L Granted
21 and 22 Russell Square London WC1H 0XG
Installation of secondary glazing to the front elevation at ground and first floor level.
Other trees applications
In Camden
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2026/3108/T Awaiting decision
2 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QL
(TPO REF: 18H-T76) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Robinia (T1) - Reduction of limbs overhanging the rear garden over lawn by up to 3m in height. . (TPO REF: 18H-T68) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Hawthorn (T2) - Reduction of limbs overhanging the rear garden over lawn by up to 3m in height.
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2026/3082/T Awaiting decision
47 Lisburne Road London NW3 2NS
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Bay (T1) - Reduce back to previous reduction points, up to approximately 1.3m as is practicable.
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2026/3211/T Awaiting decision
Upper Terrace House Upper Terrace London NW3 6RL
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Sophora (T1) - Raise low crown skirt over the roadside by up to approx. 2m, by means of pruning low limbs which present obstruction back into the main stem, providing safe clearance.
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2026/3199/T Awaiting decision
The Cottage 67 Fitzjohn's Avenue London NW3 6PE
DD % Day Notice (TPO REF: C878-T1) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Chinese Privet (T1) - Fell to ground level.
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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.