Planning application
P2026/0763/TRE
21 - 22, Ground Floor And Basement Maisonette, Canonbury Square, London, N1 2AL
Proposal
T1 & T2 – Lime (Tilia sp.) Crown reduction by approximately 20–25% to reduce height and lateral spread, selective crown thinning to improve light penetration, and removal of any dead, diseased or crossing branches. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010. The proposed works are required to manage the size and spread of the trees, as the branches have become overextended within the garden setting. The works will help maintain a balanced crown, improve light to the garden, and ensure the trees remain suitable for their residential context. The proposals are minor in nature and will not adversely affect the health, appearance, or amenity value of the trees.
As published by the council, reference P2026/0763/TRE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Mar 2026
Received by Islington
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23 Mar 2026
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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P2026/1257/TRE Granted
Ground Floor And Basement Maisonette, 21 - 22 Canonbury Square, London, N1 2AL
Proposed works comprise: -Crown lifting to approximately 5 metres above ground level to provide improved clearance beneath the canopy and enhance usability of the garden space. -Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres from the outer canopy extremities to reduce overall height and lateral spread while maintaining the natural form and balanced appearance of the trees. -Removal of any dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches as part of good arboricultural management. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 – Tree Work Recommendations.
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P2026/0534/FUL Granted
Ground Floor And Basement Maisonette, 21 - 22 Canonbury Square, London, N1 2AL
Removal of existing spiral staircase and installation of new straight staircase to the garden. Internal alterations to the bathrooms, kitchen replacement and removal of wardrobes and installation of new wardrobes (Listed Building Consent P2026/0537/LBC also submitted)
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P2026/0537/LBC Granted
Ground Floor And Basement Maisonette, 21 - 22 Canonbury Square, London, N1 2AL
Removal of existing spiral staircase and installation of new straight staircase to the garden. Internal alterations to the bathrooms, kitchen replacement and removal of wardrobes and installation of new wardrobes. (Full application P2026/0534/FUL also submitted)
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P2026/0048/TRE Granted
20, Canonbury Square, London, N1 2AL
T1 - Sycamore ( Acer pseudoplatanus ) - Crown reduction by 5m in height and 2.5m in lateral growth, leaving the tree a standing height of 10m removing all major deadwood.
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P2026/0059/TRE Granted
19 Alwyne Villas, London, N1 2HG
Holly in front garden - trim/reduce crown by 0.5m approx. (not beyond previous points of reduction) This is regular light maintenance to maintain the appearance of this tree in its prominent situation.
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P2026/0012/TRE Granted
12 Canonbury Square, London
London Plane T1 (20M high, 850mm dia.) - Raise crown all around to 6 metres above road/bus stop and garden level. Sycamore T2 (20M high, 700mm dia.) - Raise crown all around to 6 metres above garden level and reduce crown on house side to give 3 metres clearance. Reason: To clear overhang to main A1 New North Road and to allow more light into the garden of number 12 plus proximity to house clearance.
Other trees applications
In Islington
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P2026/1697/TRE Granted
24, Furlong Road, London, N7 8LS
T1. False Acacia. Mature tree with significant dieback throughout canopy. History of shedding branches. Dieback from canopy tips indicating rooting disorder. No Safe useful life expectancy. Fell to ground level. Replant with x1 standard tree 12/14cm in girth in following planting season.
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P2026/1874/TRE Awaiting decision
62, Aberdeen Park, London, N5 2BL
Trees Located in rear garden T1 - Birch - reduce crown to points of previous reduction (1.5m approx. branch removal) T2, T3 - Limes - Reduce crowns to points of previous reduction (2m approx. branch removal) This work is proposed to continue the regular management cycle of these trees in line with good arboricultural practise
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P2026/1866/TRE Awaiting decision
2, Hanbury Mews, London, N1 7DW
T2, T3 Walnut, crown reduce to most recent points, approx. 1.5m. Cyclical maintenance.
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P2026/1764/TRE Granted
62 Northchurch Road, London, N1 3NY
T1 - Front garden - Tilla sp Crown lift lower canopy to approximately 4 metres above ground level to improve light levels to the ground floor window whilst maintaining a balanced crown structure. Reduce crown back from the building to provide approximately 2 metres clearance from the structure. Reduce upper canopy by approximately 2–3 metres from branch ends, pruning to suitable growth points throughout. Works to retain as much healthy internal foliage as reasonably practicable, with the objective of managing the overall size of the tree whilst encouraging regrowth within the upper crown and reducing the development of aggressive basal and epicormic growth. Tree previously managed as a high pollard
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P2026/1357/TRE Granted
355 Camden Road, London
T3 Ash of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the subject property.