Planning application
33 Brownswood Road, Hackney, London, N4 2HP
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Sycamore tree: Crown reduce by approx 2.5m in height from branch tips down to previous pruning points. Reduce lateral growth by 1.5m to previous pruning points. Retain furnishing growth - Tree needs reduction work to manage its size and stay proportionate within a confined garden space. T2 - Lime tree: Crown reduce by approx 2.5m in height from branch tips down to previous pruning points. Reduce lateral growth by 1.5m to previous pruning points. Retain furnishing growth - Tree needs reduction work to manage its size and stay proportionate within a confined garden space.
As published by the council, reference 2025/1919
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1919
- Type
- Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- No Objection
- Received
- 29 Aug 2025
- Ward
- Brownswood Ward
- Postcode
- N4 2HP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Aug 2025
Received by Hackney
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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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