Mill Hill Cemetery Milespit Hill London NW7 2RR Data via plota.co.uk

TPP/0324/26 - Works to TPO trees Approved

Proposal

1 x Austrian Pine (applicants ref. 565) - Fell to ground level. Standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation Order. 1 x Grey Poplar (applicants ref. 604) - Overall reduction in crown spread and height by up to 4m back to previous pruning points including the reduction of reiterative stems and overextended lateral limbs back to suitable growth points to maintain the balance and structural integrity of the canopy structure. Standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation Order (Amended descriptions) 1 x English Oak (applicants ref. 852) - Reduce lateral branches on eastern aspect by 1.5m. Standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation Order. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Consultation
18 Jun 2026
Approved
13 Jul 2026

Approved on 13 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 20 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
NW7 2RR
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Ward
Mill Hill
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Trees: Approve subject to conditions
Decision date
13 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Westminster City Council

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14987164
Site notice
18 Jun 2026
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