Flat A, 75 Sandringham Road, Hackney, London, E8 2LL

Pending 2026/0764 - Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
E8 2LL
Type
Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification

Description

Rear garden Sycamore tree: Reduce height by approx 2.5m from branch tips back to suitable pruning points Reduce lateral growth by approx 2.5m from brach tips. Reduce epicormic growth on East side of tree by approx 2m from branch tips back to pruning points retaining furnishing growth. Remove stubs in lower canopy and lift to 3m all round. Overall re-balance shape of tree. Tree has been poorly pruned in past. Objective to reduce and re balance crown

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