57 Parkholme Road, Hackney, London, E8 3AQ

No Objection 2026/0544 - Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
Council
Date received
17 Apr 2026
Postcode
E8 3AQ
Type
Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification

Description

Removal of two trees in a conservation area and replacement of garden wall. Two trees have caused the collapse of a 2m+ wall and without removal will prevent the wall being rebuilt. Both trees will be removed and the garden wall rebuilt aligned in materials and style with adjacent walls. Tree details: T1 - Sycamore - 12M high, 600mm diameter - remove tree and stump T2 - Holm Oak - 11M high, 700mm diameter- remove tree and stump Wall details: Remove remainder of collapsed wall, remove earth to ensure no pressure on new wall, rebuild wall The trees and wall have been reviewed on site by a Tree Protection Office (Charles Michael) and a Senior Building Control Officer (Naseer Mohammed) who both agree with the requirement to remove both trees to enable the wall to rebuilt. Report from Senior Building Control Officer: "The damage resulted from the roots of a large tree located in the rear garden, which have displaced the structure over time. Due to the location of these roots, the wall cannot be rebuilt in its current state. The tree will need to be removed before any reconstruction can take place."

2.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#246 of 282

Hackney is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #208 out of 282. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Hackney decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #241 of 282
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #236 of 282
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #208 of 282
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #193 of 282
73%
Minor dwellings approved
222 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
2 decided
1,345
Total decisions
249 refused in 2025