24, Melody Lane, London, N5 2BQ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
T1 - cork oak tree (12m) - reduce crown by approximately 1-2m, reducing East side more than West side to balance crown and reducing South side away from building. A selective canopy height and lateral spread reduction of 1–2 metres to relieve mechanical loading on the trunk and rebalance the asymmetric crown. Justification : Relieve mechanical loading on the trunk and rebalance the asymmetric crown. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 9 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 3 Aug 2026
Site constraints 4
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Important details
- Council
- Islington
- Application type
- Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order
- Postcode
- N5 2BQ
- Received
- 18 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 18 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Highbury
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 12 Aug 2026
- Decision
- Approve with conditions
- Decision date
- 9 Jul 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Show
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15018701
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
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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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