20, Flat B, Cloudesley Street, London, N1 0HX Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/1451/TRE - Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)- Undertake a crown reduction of the overhanging sections of the Ash tree, reducing branch lengths by approximately 2.5 metres back to suitable growth points in order to increase natural light levels to the garden below. Pruning shall be carried out selectively to retain the tree's natural form and balance whilst maintaining a healthy branch structure. All works shall be undertaken in accordance with the recommendations of BS39982010 - Tree Work Recommendations. Reason for work: Light starvation to property… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Jun 2026
Approved
10 Jun 2026

Approved on 10 Jun 2026 · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Site constraints 7

Heritage

Article 4 direction

Planning designations

Alexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralBarnsburyBarnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodCritical Drainage Group3_006IIIslington LU Zones of Interest

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
Postcode
N1 0HX
Received
9 Jun 2026
Validated
9 Jun 2026
Ward
Barnsbury
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Tree Works - Auto Permit
Decision date
10 Jun 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Alex McGauley

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14987056
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
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Islington decision performance
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