4 Canons Close, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 7QR Data via plota.co.uk

No Objections PL/1603/26 - Trees in a Conservation Area
Council
Date received
27 Jul 2026
Postcode
HA8 7QR
Type
Trees in a Conservation Area

Description

Canons Drive Conservation Area Sycamore Tree (rear boundary of 4 Canons Close/ Ashbrook): Fell to near ground level and also with the added possibility of stump removal, if it is found to be needed afterwards due to repairing of the fence. Reason: tree is causing structural damage to detached garage 0.5m distance from the tree Please refer to the attached reports from Butlers Trees Ltd for further information and also CHESS Structural Consultants Ltd. Data via plota.co.uk

Harrow
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#153 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Harrow ranks #115 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Harrow 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
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Harrow decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #273 of 296
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #261 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #115 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #77 of 296
44%
Minor dwellings approved
133 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
38%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,330
Total decisions
298 refused in the year to March 2026