Planning application
74 Highbury Hill, London
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T1 - lime tree (18m) - reduce height to previous pruning points, approximately 3m reduction and lift crown to approximately 2m from ground level. Front garden- T2 - privet & elder trees (7m) - reduce branches back towards boundary by approximately 1m, to allow more light into front windows.
As published by the council, reference P2025/2664/TRE
Application record
- Reference
- P2025/2664/TRE
- Type
- Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided (details on the council site) As published: FINAL DECISION
- Received
- 19 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 3 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Highbury
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Sep 2025
Received by Islington
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3 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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7 Sep 2026
Status changed to FINAL DECISION
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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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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