Flat B, 13 Lordship Park, Hackney, London, N16 5UN

No Objection 2026/0545 - Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
N16 5UN
Type
Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification

Description

(T1) Lime - This tree is situated next to a public footpath, proposing to repollard back to previous pollard points, removing approximately 3m of regrowth. This is to prevent failure of branches (T2) Holm Oak - Situated against front of the building. Proposing to reduce crown by approximately 1m in order to prevent encroachment to building and excessive shading to front window of 13 and 15 Lordship Park (T3) Bay - Proposing to reduce height by approximately 2m in order to manage size of tree (T4) Eucalyptus - Situated in garden of number 11. Branches are significantly overhanging garden and lawn of number 13. Proposing to reduce 3x lowest limbs back to boundary (approximately 3m) and reduce upper crown by up to 1m on side of number 13. (T5) Holm Oak - Proposing to reduce height and lateral spread by approximately 2m in order to manage size of tree for location and prevent excessive shading to properties at rear of garden

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