23, Northolme Road, London, N5 2UZ Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/1654/TRE - Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T2, T3 Cabbage palm T4 Cotinus Careful removal of existing trees as described on attached Arboricultural Report by Hillside Trees in order to prevent any further root damage to property and boundary wall. Construction of new lightwell and stepped terrace garden with planters and front boundary wall and bin store. Full investigation with Furness Partnership Structural Engineers has taken place to look at ways of keeping the trees but all alternative options will not prevent continued damage to boundary wall and property. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jun 2026
Approved
6 Jul 2026

Approved on 6 Jul 2026 · Last checked 14 Jul 2026

Site constraints 2

Heritage

Article 4 direction

Planning designations

Sotheby Road

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
Postcode
N5 2UZ
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
29 Jun 2026
Ward
Highbury
Case officer
Show
Target decision
23 Aug 2026
Decision
Tree Works - Auto Permit
Decision date
6 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Jeremy Flavell

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15034865
Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Islington decision performance
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