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34 Digby Crescent, Hackney, London, N4 2HR

Granted Hackney 2025/1916 Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 - Laurel tree: Reduce height by approx 2m from branch ends. Ensure opposing top windows remain hidden behind tree. Reduce lateral spread by 1.5m from branch ends to contain and shape tree. Reduce extended limb overhanging neighbours back by 2m from branch tip. Works required to contain tree in confined garden space. T2 Plum tree: Fell tree to low stump. Remove already fallen limbs in hedge row. Tree is poor condition with multiple failed limbs from decay and dieback. Ganoderma brackets present at base. Unsafe to retain tree.

As published by the council, reference 2025/1916

Application record

Reference
2025/1916
Type
Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
Status
Permitted
Decision
No Objection
Received
29 Aug 2025
Ward
Brownswood Ward
Postcode
N4 2HR

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Aug 2025

    Received by Hackney

  2. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Hackney granted permission, 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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