Planning application
5, The Courtyard, London, N1 1JZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Horse chestnut (T1) - fell. Reason: following the recommendation of a PiCUS ass
As published by the council, reference P2026/2219/TRE
Application record
- Reference
- P2026/2219/TRE
- Type
- Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Granted As published: FIRST STAGE REVIEW
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve with conditions
- Received
- 20 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 20 Aug 2026
- Decided
- 3 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Barnsbury
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- N1 1JZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Islington register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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P2026/1561/TRE Granted
5 The Courtyard, London, N1 1JZ
TPO T1, T2 - Horse Chestnuts - reduce crowns by 3-4m (not beyond previous point
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Aug 2026
Received by Islington
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20 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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3 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Approve with conditions
What this grant of permission means
Islington granted permission on 3 September 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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5 The Courtyard, London, N1 1JZ
TPO T1, T2 - Horse Chestnuts - reduce crowns by 3-4m (not beyond previous point
Granted Trees -
6, Mountfort Crescent, London, N1 1JW
99% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul
T1: Reduce lateral spread by no more than 1.5 meters on both neighbouring sides of the tree at the properties listed below: 14 Barnsbury Terrace, London N1 1JH 1 Mountfort Crescent, London N1 1JW All work will be carried out to British standards 3998 for tree work. Reason for works: Regular tree maintenance Allowing more light into neighbouring gardens and properties
Decided Trees 6 docs -
5 Mountfort Crescent, London, N1 1JW
Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a replacement single-storey rear extension, replacement of side lean-to with a single-storey side extension, excavation and enlargement of the basement including the formation of a side and rear lightwell and installation of a Ground Source Heat Pump, re-roofing and installation of a triple glazed roof lantern and removal of rooftop water tank, replacement of windows and doors, and associated internal and external alterations (Full Planning Application ref. P2023/3381/FUL also submitted).
Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 2 docsSmall domestic -
5 Mountfort Crescent, London, N1 1JW
93% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jan
Erection of a single-storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory, erection of a single-storey side extension to replace existing lean-to, replacement of windows and insertion of new window openings, installation of new roof covering and a roof lantern, excavation of existing basement and installation of a ground source heat pump with associated internal and external alterations including replacement of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services. (A Planning Application ref. P2024/3430/FUL has also been submitted).
Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Roofing +1 18 docsSmall domestic -
5 Mountfort Crescent, London, N1 1JW
87% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jan
Erection of a single-storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory, erection of a single-storey side extension to replace existing lean-to, replacement of windows and insertion of new window openings, installation of new roof covering and a roof lantern, excavation of existing basement and installation of a ground source heat pump with associated internal and external alterations including replacement of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services. (An application for Listed building Consent ref. P2024/3431/LBC has also been submitted).
Withdrawn Full applications Extension Roofing +1 20 docsSmall domestic -
5 Mountfort Crescent, London, N1 1JW
Erection of a replacement two-storey side extension, replacement of existing rear conservatory with bay window, replacement of existing roof lantern, removal of existing non-original water tanks and timber enclosure on roof, installation of 1no. air source heat pump with acoustic enclosure in rear garden, along with other associated internal alterations.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 52 docs
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P2026/2631/TRE Awaiting decision
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P2026/2632/TRE Awaiting decision
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P2026/2582/TRE Granted
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