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53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

Awaiting decision Camden 2026/4283/T Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Cherry (T1) - Tip prune to reduce crown by up to approx. 0.8m all round. Remove epicormic growth. 1 x Portuguese Laurel (T2) - Reduce crown by approx. 1.2m. 1 x Birch (T3) - Reduce over extended branches by approx. 1.3m back into main crown structure to maintain at suitable dimensions. Thin crown density by approx. 15%. Remove weak epicormic growth. 1 x Bay (T4) - Reduce crown height by approx. 1.8m - 2.2m (approx. 30%). 1 x Large Bay (T5) - Reduce crown by approx. 30% - 40% (approx. 3m - 3.5m) or as near to previous reduction points as is practicable. Raise crown by up to 1m to clear wall. 1 x Acer/Norway Maple (T6) - Reduce crown by approx. 1.3m - 1.6m. Thin crown density by 15%. 1 x Sorbus (T7) - Thin crown density by 15% - 20%. Reduce over extended branches back into main crown structure up to 0.8m. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Mature Picea (T8) - Remove dead branches.

As published by the council, reference 2026/4283/T

Application record

Reference
2026/4283/T
Type
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Status
Registered
Received
1 Oct 2026
Validated
2 Oct 2026
Ward
South Hampstead
Postcode
NW6 3DB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 6 applications since 2013: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2021/4071/T Granted

    53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Prunus (T1) - Crown reduction of approx. 20% overall, (1m). 1 x Silver Birch (T3) - Crown reduction of approx. 10% overall, (1m) and crown thin by approx. 20% 1 x Bay (T5) - Height reduce by approx. 1.5m and hedge trim sides by 0.5m. 1 x Maple (T6) - Crown reduction of approx. 20% overall back to previous points, (2m). 1 x Whitebeam (T7) - Crown reduction of approx. 20% overall, (2m).

    Decided 28 Sep 2021 Trees
  • 2018/6040/T Granted

    53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Weeping Ash (T2) - remove the split limb placing a propped up support which is secured in to the ground 1 x Prunus (T9) - Reduce by 15%, approx 1.5m to give clearance from property. 1 x Birch (T7) - Reduce by 20%, approx 2.5m meters in height to shape canopy 4 x Bays (T1, T5-7) - Reduce height by 2.5m & shape conopy 2 x Prunus (T3 & T4) - Crown lift by 1.5m

    Decided 31 Dec 2018 Trees
  • 2014/4532/P Granted

    53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    Details of excavations, foundation and layout in relation to trees required by condition 3 of planning permission 2013/6720/P dated 28/11/2013 (for the erection of outbuilding in rear garden).

    Decided 13 Aug 2014 Full applications
  • 2013/6720/P Granted

    53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    Erection of outbuilding in rear garden.

    Decided 28 Nov 2013 Full applications
  • 2013/4338/T Granted

    53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Prunus - Crown reduce 15%. 1 x Laurel - Hedge trim back to shape. 1 x Prunus - Crown reduce by 50%. 1 x Silver Birch - Crown thin 30%. 1 x Ash - Fell to ground level. 1 x Bay - Fell to ground level. 1 x Weeping Ash - Crown clean. Crown lift over lawn by 1.5m. 1 x Purple Maple - Crown reduce by 15%. 1 x Sorbus - Crown thin 15%. 1 x Larch - Remove dead branch over patio & very light crown lift.

    Decided 12 Aug 2013 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Oct 2026

    Received by Camden

  2. 2 Oct 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 6 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 27 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 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

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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 31 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

  • 53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    2021/4071/T 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Prunus (T1) - Crown reduction of approx. 20% overall, (1m). 1 x Silver Birch (T3) - Crown reduction of approx. 10% overall, (1m) and crown thin by approx. 20% 1 x Bay (T5) - Height reduce by approx. 1.5m and hedge trim sides by 0.5m. 1 x Maple (T6) - Crown reduction of approx. 20% overall back to previous points, (2m). 1 x Whitebeam (T7) - Crown reduction of approx. 20% overall, (2m).

    Granted Trees

  • Flat Ground Floor 53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    2016/1298/P 50 yards away

    Installation of 2 windows to side elevation of residential flat.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

  • Flat 1st floor 53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    2013/4721/P 50 yards away

    Enlargement of 1 x window on front elevation and 2 x windows on rear elevation to first floor level residential flat (Class C3).

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

  • 53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    2014/4532/P 50 yards away

    Details of excavations, foundation and layout in relation to trees required by condition 3 of planning permission 2013/6720/P dated 28/11/2013 (for the erection of outbuilding in rear garden).

    Granted Full applications Trees

  • 53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    2013/6720/P 50 yards away

    Erection of outbuilding in rear garden.

    Granted Full applications

  • 53 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3DB

    2013/4338/T 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Prunus - Crown reduce 15%. 1 x Laurel - Hedge trim back to shape. 1 x Prunus - Crown reduce by 50%. 1 x Silver Birch - Crown thin 30%. 1 x Ash - Fell to ground level. 1 x Bay - Fell to ground level. 1 x Weeping Ash - Crown clean. Crown lift over lawn by 1.5m. 1 x Purple Maple - Crown reduce by 15%. 1 x Sorbus - Crown thin 15%. 1 x Larch - Remove dead branch over patio & very light crown lift.

    Granted Trees

In Camden

  • 2026/3726/T Granted

    Flat A 12 Aberdare Gardens London NW6 3PY

    REAR GARDEN: 4 x Cypress (G1) - Fell to ground level.

    Received 28 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4284/T Awaiting decision

    Flat 1 70 Compayne Gardens London NW6 3RY

    REAR GARDEN: 2 x London Planes (T1 & T2) - Re- pollard. Reduce back to previous and original pollard points. FRONT GARDEN; 1 x Elder (T4) - Fell to ground level.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3654/T Granted

    Communal Area o/s New Court Lutton Terrace London NW3 1HD

    COMMUNAL AREA O/S NEW COURT: 1 x Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) (T1) - Reduce height by up to 4m and lateral spread on all sides by up to 2m, to finished crown dimensions of 14m height and 10m lateral spread.

    Received 25 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3880/T Granted

    23 Kemplay Road London NW3 1TA

    DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Cherry (T1) - Reduce the crown by 3m on all aspects. Then prop the tree, with a view to the tree being retained so it can continue to grow.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3877/T Granted

    1D Oakhill Avenue London NW3 7RD

    AT SIDE (SEE PHOTO): 1 x Cherry (T1) - Fell to ground level.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees