Planning application
122 Colthurst Crescent, Hackney, London, N4 2FD
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1. Cherry Tree. 9 metres in height. 7 metres in width. 30% crown volume reduction by removing up to 3m from branch tips. Up to 20% crown thin in order to maintain the tree at a reasonable size and allow more light into the garden.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2573
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2573
- Type
- Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: No Objection
- Received
- 24 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Brownswood Ward
- Postcode
- N4 2FD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Hackney register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/1112 Granted
122 Colthurst Crescent, Hackney, London, N4 2FD
Rear garden with no side access T1 - Large Cherry this is a large tree which is growing immensely under the paving in the resident’s garden. It is lifting most of the slabs in the garden and growing towards the house. - fell to ground level and treat the stump to prevent regrowth G2 - Roots on raised area of Astroturf and Patio - Grind out the surface roots so turf and patio can be relayed level, remove fence panels so handheld grinder can be passed through
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Nov 2025
Received by Hackney
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24 Jul 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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Rear garden with no side access T1 - Large Cherry this is a large tree which is growing immensely under the paving in the resident’s garden. It is lifting most of the slabs in the garden and growing towards the house. - fell to ground level and treat the stump to prevent regrowth G2 - Roots on raised area of Astroturf and Patio - Grind out the surface roots so turf and patio can be relayed level, remove fence panels so handheld grinder can be passed through
Granted TreesSmall domestic -
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Status unknown Conditions -
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