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P2025/3317/TRE - Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area Decided

Proposal

(T1) Elder - this tree is growing against the wall of 16 Highbury Terrace Mews. If left and allowed to grow, this could cause structural problems with the wall. Proposing to remove to ground level to prevent any future problems. (T2) Birch - located in the rear garden of 17 Highbury Terrace. This tree is approximately 3m from the rear of the building and tree is approximately 13m tall. Proposing to reduce crown back to previous pruning points (approximately 2m) in order to prevent encroachment to building and limit root spread due to proximity to rear basement flat. Data via plota.co.uk

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View original council record ↗Last checked 13 Oct 2026, 02:41

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Received

1 Dec 2025

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Decided

Decided · Last checked 13 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 10

Article 4 directionHighbury FieldsII

Grade II listed: Numbers 17 to 22 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings

List entry 1298037 · 24 m away · 3 more listed buildings within 150 m (3 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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34 mNumbers 14 to 16 (Consecutive) and Attached RailingsGrade II
74 mNumbers 3 to 13 (Consecutive) and Attached RailingsGrade II
127 mNumbers 1-2 and Attached RailingsGrade II

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Highbury Fields 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.

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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.

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Article 4 directionCouncil record

Some permitted development rights are withdrawn. The direction is on the council's register but not published as open data.

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Highbury FieldsCouncil record

Recorded by the council for this site.

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IICouncil 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 4 (good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Metropolitan Open Land 42 m away; Priority habitat 42 m away: Deciduous woodland.

Not affected

Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council: Islington
Application type: Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
Received: 1 Dec 2025
Validated: 1 Dec 2025
Ward: Highbury
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 25 Jan 2026
Applicant: Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference: PP-14514997

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 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