Planning application
5 Gordon Way Barnet EN5 5RS
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
1 x English Oak - Crown reduction of overhanging branches extending above gardens of Houses 5 and 6. Reduction of lateral growth by up to 3 metres back to suitable secondary growth points. No pruning cuts to exceed 75mm in diameter. Remove minor dead wood within reach. Standing in T2 of Tree Preservation Order.
As published by the council, reference TPP/0783/25
Application record
- Reference
- TPP/0783/25
- Type
- Works to TPO trees
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Decision
- Refused As published: Trees: Refuse
- Received
- 20 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 20 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 7 Jan 2026
- Ward
- High Barnet
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EN5 5RS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Nov 2025
Received by Barnet
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7 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Trees: Refuse
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10 Aug 2026
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GraftinGardeners Ltd Agent, registered in London
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Barnet refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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