Planning application
109 Finsbury Park Road, Hackney, London, N4 2JU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Sycamore - ( Acer pseudoplatanus. ) Crown reduction by 2.5m in height and 2m in lateral growth, leaving the tree a standing height of 6m T2 - Cherry - ( Prunus avium. ) Crown reduction by 2m in height and 1.5m in lateral growth, leaving the tree a standing height of 5m
As published by the council, reference 2026/0822
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0822
- Type
- Works to a Tree in Conservation Area Notification
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: No Objection
- Received
- 16 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Brownswood Ward
- Postcode
- N4 2JU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Apr 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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