31A Approach Road, London, E2 9LY Data via plota.co.uk

PA/20/00007/NC - Tree Works in Conservation Area (S211) Approved

Proposal

Works to x1 Poplar Tree - Pollard by 4-5m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Approved
13 Feb 2020
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Received
19 Jan 2026

Approved on 13 Feb 2020 · Delegated · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 13 Feb 2020 View ↗ PDF OFFICERS REPORT Delegated Report · 13 Feb 2020 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

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Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 6 Jan 2020 View ↗

Other documents 1

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Important details

Council
Tower Hamlets
Application type
Tree Works in Conservation Area (S211)
Postcode
E2 9LY
Received
19 Jan 2026
Validated
19 Jan 2026
Ward
St Peters
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Permit
Decision date
13 Feb 2020
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Track to view
Agent
Tower Hamlets Homes

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
7 Feb 2020
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

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2023 Refused
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2022 Approved
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2022 Approved
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2022 Approved
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2022 Refused
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2022 Refused
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2021 Approved
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Works to x 8 (London PlaneTrees), x3 (Common Lime Trees) and x1 ( Red Horse Chestnut Tree…
PA/21/02526/NC
2021 Approved
27 Approach Road and Public Footpath Outside 29 Approach Road, London, E2 9LY
Proposed works to following 2 trees; TPO Ref No 20A/11 Common Lime on 27 Approach Road- S…
PA/21/01438/NC
2021 Approved
68A Bonner Road, London, E2 9JS
Front Garden T1 - Medium Lime - Tree blocking light to property, reduce crown by 2 metres.
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2021 Approved
12B Approach Road, London, E2 9LY
Removal of existing garden shed and replace with a garden room.
PA/21/00724/NC
2021 Approved
12B Approach Road, London, E2 9LY
Removal of existing garden shed and replace with a garden room.
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2021 Approved
Raines Foundation School Upper School, Approach Road, London, E2 9LY
Replacement of flat roof covering and reduce the size of the rooflights adjacent to liste…
PA/21/00383
2021 Approved
Raines Foundation School Upper School, Approach Road, London, E2 9LY
Replacement of flat roof covering and reduce the size of the rooflights adjacent to liste…
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2019 Approved
10 Approach Road, London, E2 9LY
T1 (Platanus Tree) - Reduce close to previous reduction points, maintain furnishing growt…
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2018 Approved
85 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9QD
Proposed rear side return single storey extension and replacement of a window at rear gro…
PA/18/01955/NC
2018 Approved
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2017 Approved
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Tower Hamlets
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#205 of 292 councils
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Other decisions

Tower Hamlets ranks #189 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Tower Hamlets decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #256 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #212 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #189 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #146 of 292
65%
Minor dwellings approved
46 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
55%
Change of use approved
73 decided
1,036
Total decisions
195 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings