Highgate, Camden - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highgate, Camden - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Highgate are administered by London Borough Of Camden. View the full London Borough Of Camden planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Highgate
Highgate is a suburban area located in north London, straddling the boroughs of Haringey, Camden, and Islington. Positioned at the north-eastern edge of Hampstead Heath, it is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) north-north-west of Charing Cross, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to residential and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Camden
- Parliamentary constituency: Hampstead and Highgate
- LSOA: Camden 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highgate.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Highgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
210 planning applications found near Highgate.
- - Land to the rear of 235 , Archway Road, London, N6 5BS
I seek consent to remove one mature cherry tree situated on a narrow stretch of land to the rear of a Garage on Southwood Avenue. The tree has reached a size that is no longer appropriate for its loca
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-07-10
View full details - - 86 Southwood Lane, Hornsey, London, N6 5SY
Minor Material Amendment application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for variation to condition 2 attached to planning permission HGY/2025/2929 to alter coping details of the bou
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Shop, 38 Highgate High Street, Hornsey, London, N6 5JG
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (programme of works), 4 (a-d, f, h, j) (material specification and method) and 5 (heritage professional details) attached to planning permission HGY/2025/2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 11 North Road, Hornsey, London, N6 4BD
Norway Spruce - Reduce the height by approx. 6.0m Crown reduce the spread to balance and shape (approx. 0.8m) Maintenance works in line with good arboricultural practice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 43 North Road, Hornsey, London, N6 4BE
Magnolia (T1) - reduce crown back to previous cuts (1.5m off). To let more light into the garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 86 Southwood Lane, Hornsey, London, N6 5SY
Non-material amendment to planning permission HGY/2025/2929 to make changes to the boundary wall material (textured concrete finish to use Reckli ‘Friesland’ Formliner).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 16 Townsend Yard, Hornsey, London, N6 5JF
Work to trees protected by a Group TPO. 3 x Sycamores overhanging from neighbouring property (Broadbent Close, N6 5JW): Reduce any branches on south & south west sides only by up to 2.5 metres back to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 57 Cholmeley Crescent, Hornsey, London, N6 5EX
Front Garden: On the boundary of No.57/59 Chomley Crescent: T1: Mature Bay: Approximately 7.00m: Reduce crown by 30-40%, reducing back to previous and most recent points of reduction, approximately 1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 34 North Road, Hornsey, London, N6 4AX
T1: Purple plum (9m): Crown reduce by 2m to keep tree at a size suitable for its location
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 38 North Road, Hornsey, London, N6 4AX
T1: Magnolia (9m): Crown reduce by 2m to keep tree at a size suitable for its location
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 17 Parklands, Cholmeley Park, Hornsey, London, N6 5FE
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce/pollard 2 lower stems growing over garden of 16, back to previous points of reduction (6-7m branch removal) This tree hasn't been pruned for many years and has shed multiple bra
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 2-4 Broadlands Road, Hornsey, London, N6 4AN
Holm Oak (T1) - reduce height back to previous cuts (2m off) and reduce lateral branches by up to 1m. To let more light into the communal garden and allow for underplanting. The tree has been heavily
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - North Hill Court, North Hill, Hornsey, London, N6 4AD
Betula pendula in rear garden of North Hill Court. Tree surgeon has advised that mature tree is leaning towards the main building and recommends a crown reduction of @5m and crown thinning to reduce c
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 2026/2296/T - 72 Highgate West Hill London N6 6BU
(TPO REF: C7-T10) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T1) - Reduce crown to previous pruning points, approx. 4m reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Works to Tree(s) covered by a TPO | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 23 Kingsley Place, Hornsey, London, N6 5EA
Rear garden: Acer (T1) - reduce by 1.5m. Reason: to allow more light into the garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 72 Highgate West Hill London N6 6BU
(TPO REF: C7-T10) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T1) - Reduce crown to previous pruning points, approx. 4m reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 5 Southwood Avenue, Hornsey, London, N6 5RY
Single storey glass extension to the side of the existing outrigger, installation of new windows and doors, and installation of 1no low profile rooflight to existing outrigger pitched roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 2026/1916/P - 13 A South Grove London N6 6BJ
Details of condition 4 (windows, ventilation grills, external doors and gates) relating to planning permission 2025/4604/P dated 07/11/2025 for replacement of existing windows to all elevations with t
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 153 Archway Road, Hornsey, London, N6 5BL
Five Day Notice. T1 Chestnut on the boundary of the gardens on 153 Archway Road and 21 Cromwell Avenue. It stands approximately 60Ft tall of which it goes up 12ft then splits into 6 major limbs (of wh
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 82 Southwood Lane, Hornsey, London, N6 5DY
Sycamore overhanging from Southwood Park N6 5SG: Reduce overhanging lateral spread (southern canopy) by up to 2 metres to provide light and space to garden of 82 Southwood Lane.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-06-02
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A brief summary of Highgate in Camden - Greater London
Highgate is a suburban area located in north London, straddling the boroughs of Haringey, Camden, and Islington. Positioned at the north-eastern edge of Hampstead Heath, it is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) north-north-west of Charing Cross, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to residential and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highgate a particularly low-crime area.
Highgate has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dartmouth Park, South Hill Park, No data available for publication by HE, Highgate Village, Holly Lodge Estate. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Highgate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highgate planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Highgate
In the last 24 months, 518 planning applications were submitted near Highgate. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Highgate maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highgate were tree works (258), full planning applications (103), discharge of conditions (40). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 24 medium-scale applications, 427 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 149 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 347 applications
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