14 Northchurch Terrace, Hackney, London, N1 4EG

Pending 2026/0917 - Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
Council
Date received
3 Jun 2026
Postcode
N1 4EG
Type
Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification

Description

With reference to the sketch, tree 1 is the tree for which I seek permission (at the south western corner of 14 Northchurch's front garden) The tree is a horse chestnut The works would be to cut all branches back to my boundary wall (wall with number 16 northchurch terrace) The reason for the works is that there is now a substantial amount of branches coming across the boundary and this is blocking a lot of light, the tree is dropping into my gutter and roof and causing a huge amount of leaf fall in winter. Received 14th May 2026: "I am writing concerning my application to trim the tree at 14 Northchurch Terrace and to give further information. I am consulting with a tree surgeon who has clarified: We want to reduce the branches overhanging your property by approximately 2-3 metres, leaving furnished growth points. The maximum diameter of the pruning will be approximately 2-4 inches. The work will be carried out to the standard of BS 3998: 2010."

Hackney
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#259 of 292 councils
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Hackney is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #237 out of 292. 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%).

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Hackney decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #249 of 292
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #244 of 292
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #237 of 292
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #200 of 292
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