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

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

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 - Tree Work Recommendations. Reason for work: Light starvation to property Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
9 Jun 2026
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Approved
10 Jun 2026

Approved on 10 Jun 2026 · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

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Site constraints 15

Article 4 directionCritical Drainage Group3_006Islington LU Zones of InterestAlexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralBarnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodBarnsburyII
Grade II listed: Numbers 17-20 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings
List entry 1298080 · 8 m away · 25 more listed buildings within 150 m (1 Grade II*, 24 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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Barnsbury 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Some permitted development rights are withdrawn.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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Critical Drainage Group3_006Council record
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Islington LU Zones of InterestCouncil record
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Alexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralCouncil record
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Barnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodCouncil record
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BarnsburyCouncil record
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IICouncil record
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Also on the record
Wider setting of protected view 1A.2 Alexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's Cathedral; Heritage at risk 80 m away: Holy Trinity Church, Cloudesley Square; Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 5 (very good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Town centre 87 m away: Angel.
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
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
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Agent
Alex McGauley

How this decision compares

Decided in 1 days from validation, 4 days faster 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-14987056

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Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
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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%).

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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
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