Planning application
Flat 1, 61 Queens Drive, Hackney, London, N4 2BG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
(T1) Copper Beech – Crown reduction of approximately 2–2.5 metres to the height and lateral spread to reduce excessive shading and improve light penetration to the garden and adjacent property.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0484
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0484
- Type
- Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: No Objection
- Received
- 7 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Brownswood Ward
- Postcode
- N4 2BG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Mar 2026
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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