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P2026/1646/TRE - Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

1. Subject of Application: 1.1. Lime (Tilia x europaea). Identified as 'A' on the sketch plan, 007.jpg. This consists of four stems arising from ground level. It is not possible to acertain the number of root systems. For the purpose of description in this application, all four stems and the total associated growth is interpreted as a single tree. 2. Proposed Works: 2.1. Remove lower branches up to a height of approximately 18 feet above ground level¹. 2.2. Reduce the remaining crown to leave approximately 20 feet in width, all around². 2.4. The subsequent growth in height not disturbed. 3. Reason for Proposed Works: 3.1. The tree is encroaching excessively on nearby trees, bushes and plants and on the building and walking areas. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jul 2026
Approved
3 Jul 2026

Approved on 3 Jul 2026 · Last checked 16 Jul 2026

Site constraints 13

Article 4 directionCritical Drainage Group3_002Alexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralWithin 50m ofTollington ParkC
COA00000605 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.
Heritage at risk: Tollington Park
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
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 ↗
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
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Some permitted development rights are withdrawn.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 ↗
Critical Drainage Group3_002Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Alexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralCouncil 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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Tollington ParkCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
CCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
Inside the Islington built-up area; Designated open space 27 m away; Priority habitat 44 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
Postcode
N4 3LP
Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Ward
Tollington
Case officer
Show
Target decision
25 Aug 2026
Decision
Tree Works - Auto Permit
Decision date
3 Jul 2026
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 2 days from validation, 4 days faster than Islington's median of 6 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.

97%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
324decided 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-15033041
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