Planning application
Private Gardens Laurence Pountney Lane London
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
2x London Plane (T1 and T2): crown reduce to no further than the previous most recent reduction points, removing approximately 6-7 m of regrowth. 1x Magnolia near wall (T3): reduce all round by 1.5 m leaving a balanced crown. 1x Osmanthus (T4): reduce all round by up to 1 m with emphasis on building side. 1x Crab apple (T5): reduce to shape and balance removing approximately 1 m.
As published by the council, reference 25/01709/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01709/TCA
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections to tree works - TCA
- Received
- 5 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 5 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 16 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Dowgate
- Decision by
- Delegated
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Dec 2025
Received by City of London
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16 Jan 2026
Decision issued: No objections to tree works - TCA
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24 Jul 2026
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Down to Earth Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Chislehurst
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- NO OBJECTION TO WORKS TO TREE(S) IN A CONSERVATION AREA
- APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED
- RF25085
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City of London granted permission on 16 January 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.
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