Middle Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London

1. 4 May 2021

   Received by City of London

2. 18 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: No objections to tree works - TCA

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

City of London granted permission on 29 July 2021, 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.

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.

• 1 & 2 Garden Court & 3 Garden Court (Blackstone House) Middle Temple London EC4Y 9BL

  21/00508/MDC Submitted 11 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 parts (d) and (e) of 17/00937/FULL, dated 27/03/2018, comprising; details of plant and ductwork to serve the premises and; details of alterations to the west elevation of 1 and 2 Garden Court, including new openings, and details of all junctions with the link structure.

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• 1 & 2 Garden Court & 3 Garden Court (Blackstone House) Middle Temple London EC4Y 9BL

  21/00509/LDC Submitted 11 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 parts (d) and (e) of 17/00938/LBC, dated 27/03/2018, comprising; details of plant and ductwork to serve the premises and; details of alterations to the west elevation of 1 and 2 Garden Court, including new openings, and details of all junctions with the link structure.

  Granted Lawful development 10 docs

• 1 & 2 Garden Court Middle Temple London EC4Y 9BL

  19/01350/LBC Submitted 20 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Internal alterations including: partial removal of the upper purlin to the Fifth Floor landing and installation of new steel structural beam, over-cladding and installation of new padstone to match existing to be retained; removal of lower purlin to the 5th Floor to accommodate the lift enclosure approved under application 17/00938/LBC and installation of replacement steel structural beam to top of lift shaft, over-cladding and installation of new concrete padstone to be recessed into the stair wall

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• 1 & 2 Garden Court Middle Temple London EC4Y 9BJ

  19/01332/NMA Submitted 18 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to planning permission17/00939/FULL dated 22.02.2018 to allow the relocation of the platform lift.

  Granted Amendments 7 docs

• Ashley Building Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9BT

  25/01212/TCA Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Tree Maintenance Works - Cat 4 Tree SW00628 - Liriodendron tulipifera in Middle Temple Garden. Sensitively reduce longer protruding elements of the eastern canopy from building by 2m, maintaining natural flowing lines and shape and form pruning to suitable secondary growth points. Tree SW00626 - Crataegus spp. in Middle Temple Garden. Sensitively reduce longer protruding elements of the eastern canopy from building by 2m, maintaining natural flowing lines and shape and form pruning to suitable secondary growth points. Tree SW00580 - London plane in Fountain Court. Remove low branch at 3m south and lift remaining canopy to 3m to an even level.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Ashley Building Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9BT

  25/01139/TPO Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Tree SW00754 - Morus nigra in Fountain Court. Remove epicormic growth on trunk

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 26/01498/TCA Awaiting decision

  Postman's Park Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4EU

  Tree 1: 1x Handkerchief tree: prune back southern canopy from building fa?ade by up to 3 metres to approximately half a metre beyond the railing line. Tree 2: 1x Whitebeam tree: prune back southern canopy by up to 2 metres from the building fa?ade.

  Received 12 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01447/TPO Awaiting decision

  Postman's Park Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4EU

  Tree 3: 1x London plane tree: prune back eastern canopy by up to 3 metres from the building fa?ade. Tree 4: 1x London plane tree: prune back southern canopy by up to 3 metres from the building fa?ade. Lift lowest branches over roof to northern aspect by up to 2.5 metres.

  Received 12 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01352/TCA Awaiting decision

  1 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AP

  Tree: 1 No. London Plane (Platanus ? acerifolia) Tree location - The Old Deanery, Deans Court, London, EC4V 5AA The proposed works comprise selective crown reduction and pruning to provide clearance from the adjacent building and facilitate the planned construction works and crane access. The existing crown spread towards each elevation in meters measures Creed Lane ? 6.8m Ludgate Hill 10.8m The proposed remaining crown spread in metres. Creed Lane 2.2m Ludgate Hill 4.6m The length of live crown to be removed. Creed Lane 4m Ludgate Hill 6.2m Approximate maximum diameter of the branches likely to be removed in centimetres - 15cm Proposed finished clearance between the crown and building in meters. Creed Lane 0m Ludgate Hill 6.2m The reductions will be achieved through selective removal of suitable branches and branch sections, with pruning cuts made at appropriate pruning points. The works will seek to retain a balanced and natural crown form while maintaining the health and structural integrity of the tree. Any dead, damaged, diseased or otherwise unsuitable branches identified during the works may also be removed where appropriate. The works are required to provide the necessary clearance from the building to facilitate construction activities and crane operations, while retaining the tree in a safe, healthy and structurally appropriate condition. All works will be undertaken by competent arboricultural operatives in accordance with the accompanying RAMS and good arboricultural practice. Larger branches will be lowered in a controlled manner using suitable arboricultural rigging equipment where required.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 13 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/00821/TCA Decided

  Garden East Corner of Noble Street Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN

  1x London Plane (T1): MASSARIA DISEASE OF LONDON PLANE: If MDP-infected limbs are discovered, please carry out the following protocol: Remove any infected branches up to 150 mm in diameter immediately , any branches larger than 150 mm in diameter to be removed only after confirmation from the Local Planning Authority. All cutting tools are disinfected between cuts and after the final cut. ADDITIONAL TREE WORK SPECIFICATION: Carry out an aerial climbing Inspection to assess the condition of stems and unions. Inspect the remainder of the crown for cracks, splits, decay, cavities, or dysfunctional wood Remove dead and substantial hanging branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, any branches larger than 150 mm in diameter to be removed only after confirmation from the Local Planning Authority. 1x London Plane (T2): MASSARIA DISEASE OF LONDON PLANE: If MDP-infected limbs are discovered, please carry out the following protocol: Remove any infected branches up to 150 mm in diameter immediately , any branches larger than 150 mm in diameter to be removed only after confirmation from the Local Planning Authority. All cutting tools are disinfected between cuts and after the final cut. ADDITIONAL TREE WORK SPECIFICATION: Carry out an aerial climbing Inspection to assess the condition of stems and unions. Inspect the remainder of the crown for cracks, splits, decay, cavities, or dysfunctional wood Remove dead and substantial hanging branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, any branches larger than 150 mm in diameter to be removed only after confirmation from the Local Planning Authority.

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/00816/TCA Decided

  Fetter Lane Apartments 139 Fetter Lane London EC4A 1BT

  1x Cotoneaster: prune to clear third party building by 1 m.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Trees