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16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

Awaiting decision Camden 2026/4028/T Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 2026/4028/T

Application record

Reference
2026/4028/T
Type
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Status
Registered
Received
17 Sep 2026
Validated
18 Sep 2026
Ward
Frognal
Postcode
NW3 7PH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 7 applications since 2010: 6 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2022/2251/T Granted

    16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Copper Beech (T1) - Thin crown by 20%. Reduce over long branches back into the main crown. 1 x Cypress (T3) - Reduce in height by approx. 4m - 5m. Trim all round to shape retaining greenery. 1 x Lime (T4) - Reduce lowest limb back towards the main stem retaining screening value. Reduce over long limbs back into the main crown over no 16 by approx. 1m - 2m.

    Decided 14 Jul 2022 Trees
  • 2013/1855/T Granted

    16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime - Shorten several long branches to reshape the crown and tidy the reminder.

    Decided 3 May 2013 Trees
  • 2012/3353/T Granted

    16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    DD - REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime - Remove - DD

    Decided 9 Jul 2012 Trees
  • 2011/3930/P Granted

    16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    Revisions to planning permission granted 12/07/11 (2011/2616/P) for erection of a single-storey rear ground floor extension, erection of a porch and canopy to the front entrance, and re-landscaping of front garden including the creation of steps and the erection of a bin store to existing dwellinghouse (Class C3), namely to include a second single-storey rear ground floor level extension adjacent to the approved extension.

    Decided 30 Sep 2011 Full applications
  • 2011/2616/P Granted

    16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    Erection of a single-storey rear ground floor extension, erection of a porch and canopy to the front entrance, and re-landscaping of front garden including the creation of steps and the erection of a bin store to existing dwellinghouse (Class C3).

    Decided 12 Jul 2011 Full applications
  • 2010/5529/T Granted

    16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Lime - Prune overhang by 2-3m back to natural leaders. Minimum size of pruned laterals by one third of parent branch. Thin remaining overhang by 20%.

    Decided 2 Dec 2010 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Sep 2026

    Received by Camden

  2. 18 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Camden took a median of 42 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Camden for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Camden decided tree works applications in a median of 30 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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

Within 0.3 miles

  • 16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    2012/3353/T 50 yards away

    DD - REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime - Remove - DD

    Granted Trees

  • 16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    2022/2251/T 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Copper Beech (T1) - Thin crown by 20%. Reduce over long branches back into the main crown. 1 x Cypress (T3) - Reduce in height by approx. 4m - 5m. Trim all round to shape retaining greenery. 1 x Lime (T4) - Reduce lowest limb back towards the main stem retaining screening value. Reduce over long limbs back into the main crown over no 16 by approx. 1m - 2m.

    Granted Trees

  • 16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    2011/2616/P 50 yards away

    Erection of a single-storey rear ground floor extension, erection of a porch and canopy to the front entrance, and re-landscaping of front garden including the creation of steps and the erection of a bin store to existing dwellinghouse (Class C3).

    Granted Full applications Extension
    Small domestic

  • 16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    2013/1855/T 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime - Shorten several long branches to reshape the crown and tidy the reminder.

    Granted Trees

  • 16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    2011/3930/P 50 yards away

    Revisions to planning permission granted 12/07/11 (2011/2616/P) for erection of a single-storey rear ground floor extension, erection of a porch and canopy to the front entrance, and re-landscaping of front garden including the creation of steps and the erection of a bin store to existing dwellinghouse (Class C3), namely to include a second single-storey rear ground floor level extension adjacent to the approved extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension
    Small domestic

  • 16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

    2010/5529/T 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x Lime - Prune overhang by 2-3m back to natural leaders. Minimum size of pruned laterals by one third of parent branch. Thin remaining overhang by 20%.

    Granted Trees

In Camden

  • 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
  • 2026/4040/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
  • 2026/4018/T Awaiting decision

    133 King Henry's Road London NW3 3RD

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Apple (T3) - Reduce canopy to previous points of reduction (3m - 4m in height and 2m in lateral spread).

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