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P2026/1906/TRE - Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order
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Malus domestica TPO 367. The tree is planted approx 3m away from a residential Data via plota.co.uk
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3 Aug 2026
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6 Aug 2026
Approved on 6 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 26 Aug 2026
Site constraints 24
Article 4 directionBunhill & Clerkenwell Area Action PlanCAZHeathrow Safeguarding AreaCentral Activities ZoneAlexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralAPA The Charterhouse Carthusian MonasteryCharterhouseWithin 50m ofCharterhouse SquareIIILBI TPO (NO.367) 2007
Grade II listed: Lamp in Pensioner's Court, the Charterhouse
List entry 1206699 · 3 m away · 21 more listed buildings within 150 m (3 Grade I, 18 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Show the other 21 with distances
- 28 mPensioners' Court and Stable Court, the CharterhouseGrade II
- 55 mPump in Preacher's Court, the CharterhouseGrade II
- 62 m88, St John StreetGrade II
- 63 m86, St John StreetGrade II
- 63 m80, St John StreetGrade II
- 64 m82 and 84, St John StreetGrade II
- 65 m78, St John StreetGrade II
- 75 m72, St John StreetGrade II
- 77 m70 and 72, Clerkenwell RoadGrade II
- 81 mFour Lamps in Preacher's Court, the CharterhouseGrade II
- 93 mThe CharterhouseGrade I
- 112 m69, 71 and 73, St John StreetGrade II
- 112 mLamp in Master's Court, the CharterhouseGrade II
- 118 mBacon SmokehouseGrade II
- 124 m27, St John's SquareGrade II
- 129 mThe White Bear Public HouseGrade II
- 136 mLamp South of Master's Court, the CharterhouseGrade II
- 137 mSt John's GateGrade I
- 143 mFormer Caretaker's Lodge and Gatehouse, St Bartholomew's Medical CollegeGrade II
- 145 mNumber 14 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 150 mMaster's Lodge, the Charterhouse and Attached RailingsGrade I
Charterhouse Square conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Islington AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Central activities zone
The core of central London in the London Plan.
Offices, culture and the other strategic functions of the centre take priority over new housing here.
National infrastructure project 909 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel
The site is 909 m from the project boundary. Waste water treatment, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted. Also within 2 km: London Strategic Heat Main Project (at pre-application, 888 m).
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Article 4 directionCouncil record
Some permitted development rights are withdrawn. The direction is on the council's register but not published as open data.
Bunhill & Clerkenwell Area Action PlanCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
CAZCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Heathrow Safeguarding AreaCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Central Activities ZoneCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Alexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
APA The Charterhouse Carthusian MonasteryCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
CharterhouseCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Within 50m ofCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Charterhouse SquareCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
ICouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
IICouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
LBI TPO (NO.367) 2007Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Also on the record
Wider setting of protected view 1A.2 Alexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's Cathedral; Heritage at risk 34 m away: Clerkenwell; Registered park or garden 221 m away: Golden Lane Estate Designed Landscape; Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Consultation & key dates
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Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
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Householder decisions
Islington is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #260 out of 296. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).
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Islington decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #132 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #130 of 296
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #260 of 296
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #241 of 296
89%
Minor dwellings approved
499 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
19 decided
1,488
Total decisions
167 refused in the year to March 2026
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