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SOAS UCL 21 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

Granted Camden 2026/2506/T Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

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

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

Application record

Reference
2026/2506/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
16 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Decided
22 Jul 2026
Ward
Bloomsbury
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WC1B 5EA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Jun 2026

    Received by Camden

  2. 18 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 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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4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 22 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.

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