13 Middleway London NW11 6SN

Pending Consideration TCP/0222/26
Council
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
NW11 6SN

Description

1 x Hawthorn (applicants ref. T1) - Approximately 5.00m: Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches overhanging the pavement and garden building entrance by approximately 1.20m-1.40m whilst preserving ample secondary furnishing growth. Reduce remaining crown by approximately 1.20m all round to shape and balance. Thin crown density by 20%-25%. Remove dead wood throughout crown. General maintenance. 1 x Mature Cherry (applicants ref. T2) - Approximately 5.00m: Raise crown over the garden building by approximately 1.00m to provide sufficient clearance of the building. Remove major dead wood throughout the crown. General maintenance. 1 x Mature Cherry (applicants ref. T3) - Approximately 5.00m-6.00m: Corner tree: Remove major dead wood throughout the crown. Remove two compromised limbs, pruning decaying stem to a suitable point, in order to remove hazard. Thin crown density by approximately 20%. Reduce overlong branches back into the main crown structure, reducing up to approximately 1.20m. General maintenance. 1 x Scarlett Hawthorn (applicants ref. T4) - Approximately 4.50m: Thin crown density by 20% by means of removing epicormic growth and rubbing branches. General maintenance.

6.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#66 of 282

Barnet is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #22 out of 282. Only 23% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Barnet is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Barnet decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #267 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #244 of 282
98%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #22 of 282
23%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #24 of 282
53%
Minor dwellings approved
323 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
41%
Change of use approved
123 decided
2,539
Total decisions
599 refused in 2025