13 Hill Rise London NW11 6LY

Pending Consideration TCP/0257/26
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
NW11 6LY

Description

1 x Liquidamber (applicants ref. T1) - Approximately 8.00m: Thin crown density evenly throughout by 20%. Reduce crown by approximately 20% (1.20m), reducing over extended branches back into the main crown structure, preserving a naturally flowing crown structure, natural characteristics and aesthetic value. Remove major dead wood. 1 x Mature Plum (applicants ref. T2) - Approximately 5.00m: Reduce crown by approximately 1.00m all round. Thin crown density by 20%. Remove dead wood throughout. 1 x Acer (applicants ref. T3) - Approximately 8.00m: Reduce crown by up to 1.50m in order to produce and provide a more compact but naturally shaped crown structure. Thin crown density by approximately 20%. Remove dead wood throughout crown. Leyland Cypress Hedge (applicants ref. G1) - Approximately 4.50m: Reduce hedge height back to points of previous reduction, 1.20m. Trim fence by up to 25cm to tidy as is practicable whilst preserving ample foliated branch structure. Privet Hedge (applicants ref. G2) - Trim height and fine branch back into its natural compact height and shape to tidy.

6.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#66 of 282

Barnet is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #22 out of 282. 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.

Barnet decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #267 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #244 of 282
98%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #22 of 282
23%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #24 of 282
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