Planning application
24, Melody Lane, London, N5 2BQ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - cork oak tree (12m) - reduce crown by approximately 1-2m, reducing East sid
As published by the council, reference P2026/1585/TRE
Application record
- Reference
- P2026/1585/TRE
- Type
- Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order
- Decision
- Approve with conditions
- Received
- 18 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 18 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 9 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- N5 2BQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Jun 2026
Received by Islington
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9 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Approve with conditions
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Islington granted permission on 9 July 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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