62 Forest Road, Hackney, London, E8 3BT Data via plota.co.uk
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
Application progress
Approved on 3 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 30 Sept 2026
Documents 18
Decision & officer reports 2
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Other documents 14
Site constraints 7
Show the other 16 with distances
- 15 mWall in Front of Left Part of Number 62Grade II
- 19 m64, Forest Road E8Grade II
- 26 m66, Forest Road E8Grade II
- 34 m68, Forest Road E8Grade II
- 41 m70, Forest Road E8Grade II
- 55 m318-332, Queensbridge Road E2Grade II
- 67 m358 and 360, Queensbridge Road E2Grade II
- 80 mElizabeth HouseGrade II
- 82 m9 and 11, Parkholme Road E8Grade II
- 83 m7, Parkholme Road E8Grade II
- 97 m364-372, Queensbridge Road E2Grade II
- 99 mThe Duke of Richmond Public HouseGrade II
- 110 m1 and 3, Parkholme Road E8Grade II
- 119 m374 and 376, Queensbridge Road E2Grade II
- 127 m304-314, Queensbridge Road E2Grade II
- 139 m378 and 380, Queensbridge Road E2Grade II
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Building
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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
- Show
- Target decision
- 7 Aug 2026
- Decision
- No Objection
- Decision date
- 3 Aug 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
- Show
- 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.
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
Historical activity at this location
33 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
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.
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.
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