70 Oakleigh Park North London N20 9AS Data via plota.co.uk

TPP/0361/26 - Works to TPO trees Approved

Proposal

1 x lawson cypress - Reduce crown by 1.5-2 metres, reducing the crown to suitable growth points whilst retaining the trees natural form. Reduce the lateral spread by approximately 1-1.5 metres, pruning back to appropriate secondary growth points to produce a balanced and sympathetic crown. Remove all deadwood throughout the crown by pruning back to the main stem or suitable parent limbs where appropriate. Standing in T41 of Tree Preservation Order. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Jun 2026
Consultation
9 Jul 2026
Approved
17 Aug 2026

Approved on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
N20 9AS
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
Whetstone
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Aug 2026
Decision
Trees: Approve subject to conditions
Decision date
17 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Tally Ho Landscape

Public comments

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Last counted 18 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15037043
Site notice
9 Jul 2026
Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#90 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Barnet is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #42 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Barnet is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Barnet decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #285 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #264 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #42 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #29 of 296
55%
Minor dwellings approved
319 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
41%
Change of use approved
132 decided
2,541
Total decisions
625 refused in the year to March 2026