Planning application
HGY/2026/0431
2 Springfield Avenue, Hornsey, London, N10 3SU
Proposal
We would like to do work on a tree that borders our back garden. We would like to work on two branches, as marked in the picture "Tree". Pictures are taken from our garden. There is a small lower branch, which we would like to cut close to the border (marked in red). There is a larger branch (a bit higher), which we would like to cut as marked (in red) - this branch makes a definite bend and we would like to cut at that corner. The image "Tree_detail" shows the detail of this corner. The branches are very overhanging on our garden patio, impinging on the space. The image "Tree_position" shows the position of the tree in question, within the Alexandra Palace conservation area. Our garden also borders a line of Laurels. We would like to trim the tops of those by 1m. The image "Laurels" shows the Laurels (on the left) and the image "Laurels_position" shows their location, within the Alexandra Palace conservation area. We have consulted a tree surgeon about the works proposed.
As published by the council, reference HGY/2026/0431
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Feb 2026
Received by Haringey
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11 Mar 2026
Decision issued: No Objection
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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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