Scotswood Pine Grove London N20 8LA Data via plota.co.uk

TCP/0375/26 - Trees Pending

Proposal

1 x Laurel (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce height by 2-2.5m to let more light into the garden. (exempt shrub) 1 x Holly (applicants ref. T2) - Reduce height by 4m to let more light into the garden. 1 x Monterey Cypress (applicants ref. T3) - Remove lowest two layers of branches (6 branches) to improve view of the Crab Apple. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Trees
Postcode
N20 8LA
Received
2 Jul 2026
Validated
2 Jul 2026
Ward
Totteridge & Woodside
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
13 Aug 2026
Agent
Forbes Tree Care Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15055637
Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#79 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Barnet is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 out of 292. Only 23% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% 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, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #32 of 292
23%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #25 of 292
53%
Minor dwellings approved
323 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
41%
Change of use approved
123 decided
2,539
Total decisions
599 refused in 2025