Flat A, 75 Sandringham Road, Hackney, London, E8 2LL Data via plota.co.uk

No Objection 2026/0764 - Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
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… Data via plota.co.uk

Hackney
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#256 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Hackney is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #220 out of 296. Hackney is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
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Hackney decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #248 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #257 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #220 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #201 of 296
75%
Minor dwellings approved
204 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
2 decided
1,323
Total decisions
241 refused in the year to March 2026