Planning application
39, Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Magnolia - reduce crown by 1-1.5m (not beyond previous points of reduction
As published by the council, reference P2026/0305/TRE
Application record
- Reference
- P2026/0305/TRE
- Type
- Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree Works - Auto Permit
- Received
- 9 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 9 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 11 Feb 2026
- Postcode
- N1 1JS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Islington register
This site has had 6 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 1 refused.
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P2025/3541/FUL Refused
39 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
Erection of roof extension with dormer windows
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P2025/1656/TRE Decided
39, Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
Minor pruning of Magnolia tree, particularly the branches overhanging the neighbours at number 37.
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P2025/0620/TRE Decided
39, Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
T1 - Prickly Cypress - Felling to ground level and treating stump. T2 - Cherry - Felling to ground level and stump grinding.
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P2024/3210/FUL Granted
39 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
Refurbishment and extension to existing garden studio in the rear garden. Installation of 2no. air source heat pumps and acoustic enclosure in the rear garden.
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P2024/2774/FUL Granted
39 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
Erection of single storey rear extension at lower ground floor level (replacing existing two storey rear outrigger), second floor roof terrace on top of existing side annex, alterations to the fenestration across the front and rear, front landscaping works, timber bike enclosure to front garden and associated works.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Feb 2026
Received by Islington
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11 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works - Auto Permit
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Islington granted permission on 11 February 2026, 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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39 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
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