Planning application
P2026/0374/TRE
12 Lofting Road, London, N1 1ET
Proposal
Rear T1 Silver Birch x 1 (Betula pendula / alba) This 12m silver birch has not previously been reduced, but the neighbour has cut a branch back to the boundary that has died. The tree has outgrown its location. Suggested work: - sensitive full crown reduction - reduce the height by 2.5m - reduce the lateral growth by 2-3m - thin by 15% - remove climbing rose from the crown break, cut down to fence height Rear T2 Cherry x 1 (Prunus spp) This 14m cherry tree has not been reduced previously. It is growing close to the property, with lateral branches touching the roof. With a tree this size on London clay base there will always be a risk of subsidence. We recommend removal and replanting with another fruit tree. - fell to ground level Front T3 Buddleia x 1 This overgrown buddleia offers good privacy to the front of the house, but needs pruning to maintain a more desirable shape. Suggested work: - reduce back from the house by 2-3m - reduce the height of the remaining canopy 2m - cut back from pavement to boundary of garden
As published by the council, reference P2026/0374/TRE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Feb 2026
Received by Islington
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16 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works - Auto Permit
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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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