10 Clifton Grove, Hackney, London, E8 1DG

Grant 2026/0771 - Works to Tree with Preservation Order
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Postcode
E8 1DG
Type
Works to Tree with Preservation Order

Description

Sycamore tree: Reduce lateral branches on South Eastern aspect of tree by 3-4m from branch tips back to suitable growth points. Remove 3 lowest minor branches back to main stem. Objective to improve lighting into property with minimal pruning possible

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