Monken Hadley Common Jacks Lake/ Beech Hill Lake Hadley Common Barnet EN4 9DW Data via plota.co.uk

TCP/0166/26 - Trees Approved

Proposal

Oak Group - located on eastern side of lake, Remove dead wood under 100mm to keep the area safe for participants and attendees during concerts taking place through summer. (Exempt works) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Mar 2026
Approved
27 Apr 2026

Approved on 27 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Trees
Postcode
EN4 9DW
Received
18 Mar 2026
Validated
18 Mar 2026
Ward
Barnet Vale
Case officer
Show
Target decision
29 Apr 2026
Decision
Trees: Exempt
Decision date
27 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Butlers Trees

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14791198
Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#90 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Barnet is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #42 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Barnet decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #285 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #264 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #42 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #29 of 296
55%
Minor dwellings approved
319 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
41%
Change of use approved
132 decided
2,541
Total decisions
625 refused in the year to March 2026