Planning application
Far End, Compton Avenue, Hornsey, London, N6 4LH
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Works to tree protected by an Area TPO T1: Conifer: The conifer is completely smothered in dead ivy which was killed to reveal the conifer. The residual crown of the conifer is extremely poor. The neighbours have reported that the tree sways violently in the wind. To fell and replace with a Liquidamber stiraciflua
As published by the council, reference HGY/2025/2476
Application record
- Reference
- HGY/2025/2476
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Refuse
- Received
- 12 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 12 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 29 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Highgate
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- N6 4LH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Sep 2025
Received by Haringey
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29 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Refuse
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10 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
18 documents on file for this application
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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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