69, Matilda Street, London, N1 1BG Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/2333/TRE - Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area VALIDATED

Proposal

T1-Catoniasta tree- remove low branch on right, prune in overlong branches so as to reduce height of tree in to umbrella shape. T2-Dead Lilac tree-cut to ground level (cut timber in to lengths as required and leave on site). T3- Silver Birch tree- reduce crown back to previous pruning points leaving short furnishing growths. Approximately 2m reduction. T4-Neighbours shrub overhanging terrace- prune back with poles from ground level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 3 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 15 Sept 2026, from Islington's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 15

Article 4 directionCritical Drainage Group3_006Barnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodLocal view from Archway RoadLocal view from Archway BridgeSite within 100m of a SRN RoadBarnsburyIIB
COA00000581 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.
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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Local nature reserve 254 m away: Barnsbury Wood
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
10 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Numbers 1 to 32 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings, Grade II, 60 m away · 10 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. 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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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Some permitted development rights are withdrawn.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
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Barnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local view from Archway RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local view from Archway BridgeCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Site within 100m of a SRN RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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BarnsburyCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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IICouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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BCouncil 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 44 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument 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
N1 1BG
Received
9 Sept 2026
Validated
9 Sept 2026
Ward
Barnsbury
Case officer
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Target decision
3 Nov 2026
Applicant
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Agent
Jason Dollimore

Decision outlook

Day 3 of the 56-day target. Islington usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 6.

Day 353 days to the 56-day target
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-15203957
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