Planning application
Reedoaks 146A Cat Hill Barnet EN4 8HU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
9 x Poplar - Reduce all trees down to the height of 6.0m-6.5m from ground level (approx. 6.0m) leave as much growth on trees as possible for regrowth and screening. Standing in Group G6 of Tree Preservation Order. 1 x Dead Oak Sapling - Reduce down to a height of 3.5m-4.0m (approx. 5.0m). Standing in Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order. (Exempt)
As published by the council, reference TPP/0132/26
Application record
- Reference
- TPP/0132/26
- Type
- Works to TPO trees
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Decision
- Trees: Approve subject to conditions
- Received
- 9 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 9 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 18 May 2026
- Ward
- East Barnet
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EN4 8HU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Mar 2026
Received by Barnet
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18 May 2026
Decision issued: Trees: Approve subject to conditions
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25 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Custom Cutters Tree Specialists Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Enfield
Active · incorporated 2006 · Enfield
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Barnet granted permission on 18 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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