Flat B, 58 Elderfield Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LF

Grant 2026/0596 - Works to Tree with Preservation Order
Council
Date received
17 Apr 2026
Postcode
E5 0LF
Type
Works to Tree with Preservation Order

Description

Sycamore T2 positioned in South-East corner of the garden (see sketch plan). Proposed crown reduction of 3-3.5m from branch tips (see image 1). The tree has grown significantly and is now disproprotionate to the space available. The canopy extends well beyond the boundary and overhangs neighbouring properties which has begun to cause concern for adjoining residents including blocked gutters and concern over water ingress (please refer to image 2 for proximity to neighbour). The proposed work to reduce overall crown and manage its size aims to ensure that it remains appropriate for its setting while maintaining the health and long term stability of the tree.

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