Basement And Ground Floor Flat, 128 Richmond Road, Hackney, London, E8 3HW Data via plota.co.uk

No Objection 2026/0937 - Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
Council
Date received
10 Jun 2026
Postcode
E8 3HW
Type
Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification

Description

Propose minor works to two small trees in a private back garden. T1 5m tall Eucalyptus. Growing too big with a significant lean. Reduce height by 1.5m and reshape. T2 6m tall purple plum. Grown too big and takes too much light. Reduce height by 2m and reshape. Data via plota.co.uk

Hackney
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#259 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Hackney is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #237 out of 292. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Hackney decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #249 of 292
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #244 of 292
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #237 of 292
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #200 of 292
73%
Minor dwellings approved
222 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
2 decided
1,345
Total decisions
249 refused in 2025