Private Gardens Laurence Pountney Lane London Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
2x London Plane (T1 and T2): crown reduce to no further than the previous most recent reduction points, removing approximately 6-7 m of regrowth. 1x Magnolia near wall (T3): reduce all round by 1.5 m leaving a balanced crown. 1x Osmanthus (T4): reduce all round by up to 1 m with emphasis on building side. 1x Crab apple (T5): reduce to shape and balance removing approximately 1 m. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 16 Jan 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Oct 2026
Documents 12
Decision & officer reports 1
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Other documents 9
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Important details
- Council
- City of London
- Application type
- Trees in Conservation Area
- Received
- 5 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 5 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Dowgate
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 16 Jan 2026
- Decision
- No objections to tree works - TCA
- Decision date
- 16 Jan 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Down to Earth Trees Ltd
How this decision compares
Decided in 42 days from validation, 6 days slower than City of London's median of 36 for tree works. Approved, as 96% of tree works here are.
Plota live figures for tree works decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent tree works in City of London to go on. City of London decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 6 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14543673
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-14543673
- Committee
- 16 Jan 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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