62 Forest Road, Hackney, London, E8 3BT Data via plota.co.uk

2026/1404 - Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification Approved

Proposal

T1 London Plane (Platanus × acerifolia) Carry out cyclical crown management works to the mature London Plane by removing all recent extension growth and reducing back to the previous established reduction points. Works to include the selective removal of approximately 2-3 metres of new growth throughout the canopy, reinstating the tree to its previous management profile whilst maintaining a balanced and uniform crown structure. T2 - Magnolia Carry out a sensitive crown prune and reshape, selectively removing excessive, crossing or unbalanced growth whilst retaining the tree's natural form and amenity value. T3 - Lime Tree Prune back overhanging lateral growth to the boundary wall line and undertake a crown lift to provide approximately 5 metres clearance above street level, removing growth encroaching onto the public highway and associated infrastructure. T4 - Weeping Willow Prune back overhanging growth to the boundary wall line, maintaining a balanced canopy whilst reducing encroachment beyond the property boundary. T5 - Eucalyptus Pollard tree back to suitable historic reduction points in order to maintain size and manage future growth. All works will be carried out in compliance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work Recommendations, adhering to current industry best practice. Reason for works: General tree maintenance and light starvation to property Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
26 Jun 2026
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Approved
3 Aug 2026

Approved on 3 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 30 Sept 2026

Site constraints 7

Grade II listed: 62, Forest Road E8
List entry 1226609 · 2 m away · 16 more listed buildings within 150 m (16 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.
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Historic England ↗
Queensbridge Road 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.
Council document ↗
Article 4 direction
Whole of the London Borough of Hackney. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Hackney 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.
Council record ↗
Opportunity area
Where the London Plan expects significant growth.
Boundaries are indicative and the borough holds the detailed plan.
Also on the record
Inside the Hackney built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 5 (very good), 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 17 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, 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.

Building

Floor area196 m² (2,110 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (81 out of 100)
PropertyMid-terrace house
Built2021
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.49 W/m²K

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2021, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Hackney
Application type
Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
Postcode
E8 3BT
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
London Fields Ward
Case officer
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Target decision
7 Aug 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
3 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Ashmore Arb Services Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 38 days from validation, 12 days slower than Hackney's median of 26 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 100% of tree and landscaping works here are.

97%decided within 8 weeks
100%approved
374decided in the last year

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
7 Aug 2026
Hackney
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#256 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

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.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hackney decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #248 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #257 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #220 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #201 of 296
75%
Minor dwellings approved
204 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
2 decided
1,323
Total decisions
241 refused in the year to March 2026

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.