Ashley Building Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9BT

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/01212/TCA Granted

  Ashley Building Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9BT

  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.

  Decided 30 Sep 2025 Trees
• 25/00082/TCA Granted

  Ashley Building Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9BT

  Pruning to 5x London plane trees and associated tree works.

  Decided 1 Apr 2025 Trees

1. 20 Aug 2025

   Received by City of London

2. 30 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

City of London granted permission on 30 September 2025, 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.

• 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

• Fountain Court Middle Temple London EC4Y 9BT

  19/01171/TCA Submitted 6 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Pruning works to two Mature Black Mulberry trees (Morus nigra).

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Middle Temple Garden Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9BT

  22/01035/TPO Submitted 27 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Works of (i) removal of infected branches and major deadwood and broken branches of T99 London Plane; (ii) crown lifting works to T128 London Plane; and (iii) crown lifting works to T129 London Plane.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Ashley Building Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9BT

  25/00082/TCA Submitted 22 Jan 2025 50 yards away

  Pruning to 5x London plane trees and associated tree works.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU

  26/01048/LBC Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  Proposed improvement and refurbishment of the existing building, comprising external changes to provide step-free access including an automated entrance and new handrail, introductions of lift overruns and smoke extract fans, replacement of gas-fired boilers with water source heat pumps and new plant machinery including screening and replacement of roof coverings, and repair of sash windows, and internal changes comprising introduction of insulation throughout the building, upgrades to lighting, introduction of mechanical extraction, step-free access improvements inside the building, installation of new lifts, demolition and removal of internal fabric including walls, floors, doors, fireplaces and chimney breasts, introduction of smoke vent shafts and service risers alongside partitioning for evacuation and firefighting lifts, introduction of fire compartmentation alongside upgrades to flooring, new WC and shower facilities in addition to improvements to end of trip facilities, removal or retention or restoration of interior features, changes to interior finishes, basement level plant and new water-proofing, and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 151 docs

• 3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU

  26/01047/FULL Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  Proposed improvement and refurbishment including external changes introducing step-free access to the building, including an automated entrance and new handrail, upgrading of building services necessitating the introduction of lift overruns and vertical service risers, introduction of smoke extract fans, replacement of existing gas-fired boilers with water source heat pumps, new plant machinery and screening, and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 151 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