Planning application
Minstrel Court, Teesdale Close, London E2
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Tree works at front to following: T1&T2 (Sycamore Tree) ? crown reduce by 2-3m back to previous pruning points, prune to clear building by 2.5m. T3 (Walnut Tree) ? reduce crown by 1-2m, prune to clear building by 2.5m and crown lift over pavement to 3m.
As published by the council, reference PA/25/02034/NC
Application record
- Reference
- PA/25/02034/NC
- Type
- Tree Works in Conservation Area (S211)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Permit
- Received
- 25 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 25 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 5 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Bethnal Green West
- Decision by
- Delegated
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Nov 2025
Received by Tower Hamlets
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5 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Permit
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25 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Highland Tree Services Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Lochearnhead
Active · incorporated 2024 · Lochearnhead
20 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils · 100% granted
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5 documents on file for this application
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Tower Hamlets granted permission on 5 January 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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