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33 Hillfield Park, Hornsey, London, N10 3QT

Granted Haringey HGY/2024/3230 Consent under Tree Preservation Orders

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Works to tree protected by a TPO. T1 - Holm oak tree (15m) - reduce crown by approximately 4m on all aspects of tree. The recent Picus test shows decay at the base of the tree adjacent to the fungal bracket centrally. The proposed pruning is to relieve stress from these areas by crown retrenchment overall by 3m to 4m. This will limit the risk of branch breakage in these areas. Continue to monitor.

As published by the council, reference HGY/2024/3230

Application record

Reference
HGY/2024/3230
Type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
26 Nov 2024
Validated
26 Nov 2024
Decided
31 Dec 2024
Ward
Muswell Hill
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
N10 3QT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Haringey register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • HGY/2026/1470 Granted

    33 Hillfield Park, Hornsey, London, N10 3QT

    Works to tree protected by a TPO. It is a Holm Oak Tree, Quercus ilex in the rear garden of number 33 Hillfield Park, N10 3QT. After a report from a qualified tree surgeon, I submitted an application to remove the tree but this was rejected. The local authority tree expert reported that The Picus report shows a seam running through the trunk’s base surrounded with ample sound residue wood (as highlighted within the report). There are two large fruiting Ganoderma spp gonks at the base on the compression south side. There is also a smaller bracket approximately 1.5m up the trunk on the west side, and evidence of an old small bracket on the northside between the buttresses. Rather than remove, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) would allow lesser works to reduce further beyond the last most recent reduction points. A 10- 12ft crown reduction above the tree’s break would reduce the sail area, bring the canopy below the surrounding tree line, and allow for the tree to be retained.

    Decided 22 Jun 2026 Trees
  • HGY/2026/0733 Refused

    33 Hillfield Park, Hornsey, London, N10 3QT

    Works to tree protected by a TPO. T1 Holm Oak, Quercus ilex in rear garden - fell. After a number of fungi appeared on the tree in 2024 I had a Picus Test performed on the tree in October 2014 which identified decay on the interior of the tree and recommended significant pruning, which was carried out in February 2025. Unfortunately, a number of very large shaggy bracket fungi, Ionotus Hispidus have appeared on the trunk of the tree since then, raising my concern that the health of the tree was continuing to deteriorate. I had the tree assessed again by a qualified tree surgeon in January 2026 and since heavy branches have continued to fall from the tree, to protect the nearby houses and the Marks & Spencer car park to the rear of the garden they have recommended felling of the tree. The tree is 18 metres tall but only 12 metres from the house. I propose to replace the tree and would appreciate your advice on a replacement, bearing in mind the locations proximity to the building. I attach the 2024 Picus test results, the recent tree surgeon's report, a Sketch Plan and supporting photos of the fungi.

    Decided 5 May 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Nov 2024

    Received by Haringey

  2. 31 Dec 2024

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

  3. 17 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Haringey granted permission on 31 December 2024, 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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  • 33 Hillfield Park, Hornsey, London, N10 3QT

    HGY/2026/0733 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 0m away

    Works to tree protected by a TPO. T1 Holm Oak, Quercus ilex in rear garden - fell. After a number of fungi appeared on the tree in 2024 I had a Picus Test performed on the tree in October 2014 which identified decay on the interior of the tree and recommended significant pruning, which was carried out in February 2025. Unfortunately, a number of very large shaggy bracket fungi, Ionotus Hispidus have appeared on the trunk of the tree since then, raising my concern that the health of the tree was continuing to deteriorate. I had the tree assessed again by a qualified tree surgeon in January 2026 and since heavy branches have continued to fall from the tree, to protect the nearby houses and the Marks & Spencer car park to the rear of the garden they have recommended felling of the tree. The tree is 18 metres tall but only 12 metres from the house. I propose to replace the tree and would appreciate your advice on a replacement, bearing in mind the locations proximity to the building. I attach the 2024 Picus test results, the recent tree surgeon's report, a Sketch Plan and supporting photos of the fungi.

    Refused Trees 20 docs
  • 33 Hillfield Park, Hornsey, London, N10 3QT

    HGY/2026/1470 Submitted 26 May 2026 0m away

    Works to tree protected by a TPO. It is a Holm Oak Tree, Quercus ilex in the rear garden of number 33 Hillfield Park, N10 3QT. After a report from a qualified tree surgeon, I submitted an application to remove the tree but this was rejected. The local authority tree expert reported that The Picus report shows a seam running through the trunk’s base surrounded with ample sound residue wood (as highlighted within the report). There are two large fruiting Ganoderma spp gonks at the base on the compression south side. There is also a smaller bracket approximately 1.5m up the trunk on the west side, and evidence of an old small bracket on the northside between the buttresses. Rather than remove, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) would allow lesser works to reduce further beyond the last most recent reduction points. A 10- 12ft crown reduction above the tree’s break would reduce the sail area, bring the canopy below the surrounding tree line, and allow for the tree to be retained.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
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