I'm an area man in the north of the UK.
I work on the basis that I'll provide the shortcut/late descent/"no height restriction" if it is possible, and if I've the time to coordinate it all. That way I'll do my best to help the crews.
If I can't manage it (and it's generally available in the evening or weekend ) then I'm sorry, but the normal rules must apply. They're there for a reason. And I won't expect a 'thank you' - we're there to be safe and expeditious, after all.