Planning application
HGY/2025/3417
81 Upper Tollington Park, Hornsey, London, N4 4LP
Proposal
Works to tree protected by a TPO. We wish to carry out a reduction on this tree of 8m off the top and 3m off each side. It is a Birch tree. The reason for the reduction is that the tree is getting far too large (which is why we asked for its removal) and obscures light into our house and neighbouring residences. We have provided a very simple plan, since the location and everything else about the tree is recorded and clearly shown on the TPO. We attach a photo of the tree.
As published by the council, reference HGY/2025/3417
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Dec 2025
Received by Haringey
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23 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Refuse
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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