18a, 18 Somerfield Road, Hackney, London, N4 2JJ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Front of the Property: T1: Hazel (multi stemmed): Approximately 5.00pm: Urgent work: This tree is part of an outgrown hedge that is overhanging and obstructing the pavement. It is to be maintained as a part of the hedge. We would like to carry out work as soon as possible to remove the obstruction. Reduce to a height of approximately 2.20m pruning back into main hedge line. Reduce lateral and sub lateral growth obstructing public footpath. Reduce rear face back into hedge line. General maintenance. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 3 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 30 Sept 2026
Documents 4
Decision & officer reports 2
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 8
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Important details
- Council
- Hackney
- Application type
- Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
- Postcode
- N4 2JJ
- Received
- 23 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Brownswood Ward
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 3 Sept 2026
- Decision
- No Objection
- Decision date
- 3 Aug 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Harrison's Tree Service Ltd
How this decision compares
Decided in 11 days from validation, 15 days faster than Hackney's median of 26 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 100% of tree and landscaping works here are.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Hackney in the last twelve months, from validation. Hackney decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Statutory expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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.
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