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P2026/0731/TRE - Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1: Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) Crown Reduction and Reshaping: The ash tree is to be selectively crown reduced by approximately 1.-2 meters in height and lateral spread and reshaped to produce a balanced crown. T2 Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) - Light Crown Reshaping: The Acer palmatum is to be lightly and selectively reshaped to refine form and remove minor irregular growth, reducing by 1-1.5 metres in height and 0.5 metres laterally. T3: Olive (Olea europaea) - Crown Reshaping: The Olea europaea is to be selectively pruned and reshaped to maintain a balanced and visually appropriate form, by approximately 0.5 metres overall. Reason for work: General tree maintenance… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Mar 2026
Approved
26 Mar 2026

Approved on 26 Mar 2026 · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Site constraints 5

Heritage

Article 4 direction

Planning designations

Critical Drainage Group3_002Local view from Archway BridgeLocal view from Archway RoadTufnell Park

Constraints recorded by the council for this site. Documents on the council site ↗

Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
Postcode
N7 0ET
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Ward
Tufnell Park
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 May 2026
Decision
Tree Works - Auto Permit
Decision date
26 Mar 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Alex McGauley

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14783648
Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Islington is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #260 out of 296. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Islington decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #132 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #130 of 296
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #260 of 296
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #241 of 296
89%
Minor dwellings approved
499 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
19 decided
1,488
Total decisions
167 refused in the year to March 2026