5 The Courtyard, London, N1 1JZ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
TPO T1, T2 - Horse Chestnuts - reduce crowns by 3-4m (not beyond previous points of reduction). These trees were last crown reduced back in 2014 and are growing in a restricted courtyard area overhanging the property below. The work is proposed to maintain the management of the trees to ensure they remain safe and that their canopies do not continue to overgrow their situation, The properties underneath the trees to the north of the trees are also overshadowed by the trees Non TPO T3 - Crab Apple - reduce crown extremities by 2-2.5m… Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 21 Aug 2026
Site constraints 6
Heritage
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Important details
- Council
- Islington
- Application type
- Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order
- Postcode
- N1 1JZ
- Received
- 19 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 19 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Barnsbury
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 13 Aug 2026
- Decision
- Approve with conditions
- Decision date
- 17 Aug 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Gareth Wellburn
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15012588
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