Planning application
P2025/2413/TRE
25, Baring Street, London, N1 3DJ
Proposal
We are seeking permission to remove the single Manna Ash tree (1) (Fraxinus ornus) in our front garden of 25 Baring Street. The tree is planted just 1.7m (to trunk centre) from the front elevation and can grow up to 25m in height. The RHS recommends that Manna Ash trees should be planted at least 20m from buildings due to the tree's potential for significant root spread and high water uptake which can pose a risk to foundations. A Structural Engineer's report provided with the application recommends removal to prevent future structural issues. Google Street View confirms the alarming speed with which the tree has grown. Our intention is to replace the tree with a more suitable species, such as a blossom tree on dwarfing root stock.
As published by the council, reference P2025/2413/TRE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Aug 2025
Received by Islington
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4 Sep 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
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Islington for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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