15A King Edwards Road, Hackney, London, E9 7SF Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/1407 - Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
Date received
29 Jul 2026
Postcode
E9 7SF
Type
Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification

Description

(G1) - 7x self seeded Sycamore: The rear of the garden has 7x Sycamore round the rear boundary that are between 10-15m tall. Branches extend over neighbouring gardens to left, right and rear and are beginning to get quite overextended and casting significant shade to neighbouring properties and gardens. Proposing to reduce height by up to 3m and lateral spread by up to 2m on all 7 trees in order to maintain their shape and size, prevent failure of branches and ensure all the trees can be kept in this location together. Data via plota.co.uk

Hackney
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#256 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Hackney is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #220 out of 296. Hackney is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
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Hackney decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #248 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #257 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #220 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #201 of 296
75%
Minor dwellings approved
204 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
2 decided
1,323
Total decisions
241 refused in the year to March 2026