Planning application
68 Highbury Hill, London
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
(T1) Lime - Re-pollard new growth back to previous pruning points (2m) to: - Manage the tree's size and shape. - Access light to the property. - Gain clearance from the building. - Remove branches encroaching over the public footpath, ensuring pedestrian safety and access. This work aims to maintain the tree's health, manage its size, and ensure safety and accessibility around the property and public footpath.
As published by the council, reference P2025/2094/TRE
Application record
- Reference
- P2025/2094/TRE
- Type
- Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
- Status
- Pending As published: FINAL DECISION
- Received
- 21 Jul 2025
- Validated
- 21 Aug 2025
- Ward
- Highbury
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Jul 2025
Received by Islington
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21 Aug 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 October 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Islington took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Islington for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Islington decided tree works applications in a median of 4 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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