48, Canonbury Square, London, N1 2AW Data via plota.co.uk

P2025/3628/TRE - Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Tree Works Specification - BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations Front Garden: T1 - Robinia (Robinia pseudoacacia) Carry out a crown reduction of approximately 25%, reducing lateral and terminal branches to suitable secondary growth points in order to maintain a balanced and natural crown form. Reduce limbs extending toward the property to provide a minimum clearance of 3 metres from the building, paying particular attention to branches overhanging the new flat roof. Provide an additional 3 metres clearance from the adjacent streetlight to ensure adequate light levels and prevent obstruction. T2 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Undertake a crown reduction of approximately 25%, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points to maintain the natural crown profile. Reduce limbs encroaching toward the building to provide a minimum 3 metres clearance, ensuring the tree remains balanced and structurally sound. T3 - Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) Reduce overall height and reshape to maintain a compact, balanced canopy. Lightly prune and shorten protruding shoots to blend with the remaining crown, preserving the natural form and appearance. Rear Garden T4 - Cherry (Prunus avium) Carry out a crown reduction of approximately 25%, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points to maintain an even crown structure and encourage healthy future growth. Reason for works: Regular tree maintenance Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 Jan 2026
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Approved
20 Jan 2026

Approved on 20 Jan 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Site constraints 12

Article 4 directionSite within 100m of a SRN RoadCanonburyWithin 50m ofIILBI TPO (NO.270) 2006
Grade II listed: Number 48 and Attached Railings
List entry 1195517 · 9 m away · 14 more listed buildings within 150 m (1 Grade II*, 13 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Canonbury conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Air quality management area: Islington AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Article 4 directionCouncil record
Some permitted development rights are withdrawn. The direction is on the council's register but not published as open data.
Council site ↗
Site within 100m of a SRN RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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CanonburyCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Within 50m ofCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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IICouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
LBI TPO (NO.270) 2006Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6a (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Designated open space 26 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 3 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area367 m² (3,950 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (50 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyEnd-terrace house, 10 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2024, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
N1 2AW
Received
5 Jan 2026
Validated
5 Jan 2026
Ward
Laycock
Case officer
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Target decision
1 Mar 2026
Decision
Approve with conditions
Decision date
20 Jan 2026
Decision level
Delegated

How this decision compares

Decided in 15 days from validation, 10 days slower than Islington's median of 5 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.

98%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
530decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Islington in the last twelve months, from validation. Islington decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14499090
Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.