24 The Avenue, Hatch End, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 4ER

Grant Conditionally PL/2666/25 - Works to Protected Trees
Council
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
HA5 4ER
Type
Works to Protected Trees

Description

TPO No. 252 known as The Avenue (No.3) Hatch End T1 Cypress (rear garden, r/hand side): Reduce height by up to 3m and selectively prune over-extended lateral branches by up to 1m. Reason: Reduce sail effect and minimise biomechanical stress .

5.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#100 of 277

Harrow is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #45 out of 277. Harrow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Harrow decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 277
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #242 of 277
89%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #45 of 277
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #58 of 277
49%
Minor dwellings approved
136 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
54%
Change of use approved
24 decided
1,316
Total decisions
287 refused in 2025