Planning application
HGY/2026/0618
21C Highgate Close, Hornsey, London, N6 4SD
Proposal
1. The Acer pseudoplatanus/ Sycamore tree, we are aiming at 4-5 meter crown reduction/thinning out dead wood crossing or rubbing branches to form a healthy aesthetically pleasing crown just reduced in overall size. 2. Fraxinus excelsior pollards to be reduced by 4-5 meters in height or back to old pollard points, again to form the healthiest example being reduced from high pollarded growth. 3. Prunus spp very small shrub tree in alley way to be reduced by 0.5 - 1.5 meters maximum as wobbling due to windy position and poor rooting (possibly root girdling) . 4. Sambucus nigra also in alley way wobbling so reduction of height again 0.5 - 1 meter maximum to reduce wobble from sail effect of windy position in alley way.
As published by the council, reference HGY/2026/0618
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Mar 2026
Received by Haringey
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18 May 2026
Decision issued: No Objection
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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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HGY/2026/0849 Granted
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HGY/2025/3567 Granted
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HGY/2026/2169 Awaiting decision
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HGY/2026/2160 Awaiting decision
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HGY/2026/1486 Granted
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HGY/2026/1938 Granted
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HGY/2026/2146 Awaiting decision
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