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

TCP/0375/26 - Trees Unknown
Trees & landscaping

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

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Received
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Documents 4

Plans & drawings 2

PDF THE LOCATION PLAN Site Location Plan · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ IMG SKETCH PLAN Drawing · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ACK: TREEWORKS IN CA Correspondence · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Important details

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 23 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15055637

Historical activity at this location

29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2021 Approved
1 x Bay (applicant's ref. T1) - Remove
TCP/0697/21
2018 Approved
1 x Cotoneaster - Cut back to blue line indicated on photograph1 x Oak - Cut back to blue…
TCP/0653/18
2018 Approved
Dead Conifer Stems (shown in applicants photographs) - Fell
TCF/0169/18
2017 Approved
1 x Holly (applicant's ref. T1) - Reduce by 25% and reshape1 x Smooth Arizona cypress and…
TCM/0620/17
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
The Needles 46 Pine Grove London N20 8LA
Part single part two storey rear with new patio area. New crown roof extension including…
25/4284/HSE
2025 Approved
14 Harmsworth Way London N20 8JU
1 x Oak (applicants ref. T1) - Remove lower overhanging branches back to boundary line.
TCP/0275/25
2025 Approved
Fairways Pine Grove London N20 8LB
Part single, part two storey side and rear extensions following demolition of the existin…
25/1628/HSE
2024 Approved
Fairways Pine Grove London N20 8LB
Excavation, alteration and raising of ground levels in the rear garden. Proposed replacem…
24/1124/HSE
2024 Approved
Shaftesbury 40 Pine Grove London N20 8LA
1 x Oak (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce back towards boundary by 2m. Standing in Group G1 o…
TPP/0397/24
2023 Approved
The Needles 46 Pine Grove London N20 8LA
Demolition of existing single family dwelling and construction of a new two-storey dwelli…
23/4221/FUL
2023 Approved
Shaftesbury 40 Pine Grove London N20 8LA
1 x Sycamore - Remove heavy lower branches. Standing in T15 of Tree Preservation Order.
TCP/0390/23
2023 Approved
20 Harmsworth Way London N20 8JU
Demolition of existing outbuilding, construction of new outbuilding to rear of site
23/2603/192
2023
Shaftesbury 40 Pine Grove London N20 8LA
1 x Birch - Remove heavy lower branches. Standing in T15 of Tree Preservation Order.
TPP/0390/23
2023 Approved
20 Harmsworth Way London N20 8JU
1 x Silver Birch (Applicants Ref. T1) - Fell. 6 x Leyland Cypress (Applicants Refs. T2,T3…
TCP/0087/23
2023 Approved
York Lodge Pine Grove London N20 8LB
1 x Oak - A crown thin of no more than 25%. Standing in Group G4 of Tree Preservation Ord…
TPP/0053/23
2023 Approved
York Lodge Pine Grove London N20 8LB
1 x Leylandii Hedge - Remove to boundary.
TCP/0052/23
2022 Approved
20 Harmsworth Way London N20 8JU
Demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement two storey dwelling…
22/4628/FUL
2022 Approved
16 Harmsworth Way London N20 8JU
Single storey front extension, part single, part two storey rear extension including inse…
22/4759/HSE
2022 Approved
The Needles 46 Pine Grove London N20 8LA
1 x Beech (applicants ref. T1) - Fell.
TCP/0548/22
2022 Approved
25A Pine Grove London N20 8LB
1 x Dead Cypress (applicants ref. T4) Remove. Standing in Group G9 of Tree Preservation O…
TPP/0525/22
2022 Approved
16 Harmsworth Way London N20 8JU
1 x Ash (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce from 15m to 12m in height, remove 1.5m of lateral g…
TCP/0540/22
2022 Approved
The Needles 46 Pine Grove London N20 8LA
4 x Lawson Cypress (applicants ref. T1, T2, T3, T4) - Fell.
TCP/0450/22
2022 Approved
Belvedere 42 Pine Grove London N20 8LA
1 x Willow (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce crown back to previous points (cyclical works).
TCP/0228/22
2022 Approved
16 Harmsworth Way London N20 8JU
Erection of a rear outbuilding
22/2468/192
2017 Approved
Green Oaks Pine Grove London N20 8LB
Erection of new summer house following removal of existing sheds and replacement of hards…
17/2503/HSE
2016 Refused
York Lodge Pine Grove London N20 8LB
Alterations to front boundary treatment, including hard and soft landscaping. Alterations…
16/6041/HSE
2016 Approved
Shaftesbury 40 Pine Grove London N20 8LA
1 x Sycamore (applicant's ref. T1) - Reduce by 25%, Unspecified thin, (deadwood), Prune a…
TCP/0652/16
2016 Approved
Fairways Pine Grove London N20 8LB
Alterations to the existing front drive including creation of additional access with alte…
16/2185/HSE
2016 Approved
Green Oaks Pine Grove London N20 8LB
1 x Chestnut - Fell. Standing in Group G3 of the Tree Preservation Order
TPF/0021/16
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings