Planning application
119 Crouch Hill, Hornsey, London, N8 9QN
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
(T1) Horse Chestnut - - Reduce the tree's height and spread by 2-3 meters to maintain a manageable size and shape. - Prune branches to achieve a 3-meter clearance over the garden area, ensuring a safe and unobstructed space. - Remove major dead wood to enhance tree safety and reduce potential hazards. This work aims to balance the tree's aesthetic value with safety and practical considerations.
As published by the council, reference HGY/2025/2331
Application record
- Reference
- HGY/2025/2331
- Type
- Works to trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- No Objection
- Received
- 29 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 29 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 25 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Crouch End
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- N8 9QN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Aug 2025
Received by Haringey
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25 Sep 2025
Decision issued: No Objection
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Haringey granted permission on 25 September 2025, 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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