Flat B, 183 Richmond Road, Hackney, London, E8 3NJ

No Objection 2026/0784 - Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
Council
Date received
14 May 2026
Postcode
E8 3NJ
Type
Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification

Description

T1: Lime, rear garden. Height approx. 14m, spread approx. 8m. Remove epicormic growth to crown break, remove small limbs growing towards wall, remove deadwood. Crown volume reduction by removing up to 3m from branch tips from the top of the tree and up to 2m from branch tips laterally. T2: Elder Condition: Poor. Specimen is too large for the site and growing into the wall. Proposed Works: Fell to ground level and treat stump to prevent regrowth. SG3: Mixed Species (Buddleia, Brambles, Shrubs) Condition: Overgrown garden with large shrubs. Proposed Works: Fell and remove Buddleia. Strim down and mulch all brambles, shrubs, and grass.

Hackney
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#251 of 282 councils
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Other decisions

Hackney is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #230 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%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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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
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #230 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