45 The Bishops Avenue London N2 0BN Data via plota.co.uk

TPP/0242/26 - Works to TPO trees Approved

Proposal

Maple and Ash Group (applicants ref. G1) - Cut back all trees along the western boundary of the property to allow approx. 2m clearance from building. Standing in Area A3 of Tree Preservation Order. 1 x English Oak (applicants ref. T8) - Reduce protruding limb growing over the garden by approx. 4-5m in order to rebalance crown. Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area. Standing in T52 of Tree Preservation Order. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Apr 2026
Consultation
7 May 2026
Approved
18 Jun 2026

Approved on 18 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
N2 0BN
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
27 Apr 2026
Ward
Garden Suburb
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
22 Jun 2026
Decision
Trees: Approve subject to conditions
Decision date
18 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Tom Boswell Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14890787
Site notice
7 May 2026
Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#79 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Barnet is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 out of 292. 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Barnet decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #32 of 292
23%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #25 of 292
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