Planning application
33 Hillfield Park, Hornsey, London, N10 3QT
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 a TPO. T1 Holm Oak, Quercus ilex in rear garden - fell. After a number of fungi appeared on the tree in 2024 I had a Picus Test performed on the tree in October 2014 which identified decay on the interior of the tree and recommended significant pruning, which was carried out in February 2025. Unfortunately, a number of very large shaggy bracket fungi, Ionotus Hispidus have appeared on the trunk of the tree since then, raising my concern that the health of the tree was continuing to deteriorate. I had the tree assessed again by a qualified tree surgeon in January 2026 and since heavy branches have continued to fall from the tree, to protect the nearby houses and the Marks & Spencer car park to the rear of the garden they have recommended felling of the tree. The tree is 18 metres tall but only 12 metres from the house. I propose to replace the tree and would appreciate your advice on a replacement, bearing in mind the locations proximity to the building. I attach the 2024 Picus test results, the recent tree surgeon's report, a Sketch Plan and supporting photos of the fungi.
As published by the council, reference HGY/2026/0733
Application record
- Reference
- HGY/2026/0733
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse
- Received
- 16 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 16 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 5 May 2026
- Ward
- Muswell Hill
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- N10 3QT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Haringey register
This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 1 refused.
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HGY/2026/1470 Granted
33 Hillfield Park, Hornsey, London, N10 3QT
Works to tree protected by a TPO. It is a Holm Oak Tree, Quercus ilex in the rear garden of number 33 Hillfield Park, N10 3QT. After a report from a qualified tree surgeon, I submitted an application to remove the tree but this was rejected. The local authority tree expert reported that The Picus report shows a seam running through the trunk’s base surrounded with ample sound residue wood (as highlighted within the report). There are two large fruiting Ganoderma spp gonks at the base on the compression south side. There is also a smaller bracket approximately 1.5m up the trunk on the west side, and evidence of an old small bracket on the northside between the buttresses. Rather than remove, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) would allow lesser works to reduce further beyond the last most recent reduction points. A 10- 12ft crown reduction above the tree’s break would reduce the sail area, bring the canopy below the surrounding tree line, and allow for the tree to be retained.
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HGY/2024/3230 Granted
33 Hillfield Park, Hornsey, London, N10 3QT
Works to tree protected by a TPO. T1 - Holm oak tree (15m) - reduce crown by approximately 4m on all aspects of tree. The recent Picus test shows decay at the base of the tree adjacent to the fungal bracket centrally. The proposed pruning is to relieve stress from these areas by crown retrenchment overall by 3m to 4m. This will limit the risk of branch breakage in these areas. Continue to monitor.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Mar 2026
Received by Haringey
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5 May 2026
Decision issued: Refuse
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
20 documents on file for this application
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33 Hillfield Park, Hornsey, London, N10 3QT
Works to tree protected by a TPO. It is a Holm Oak Tree, Quercus ilex in the rear garden of number 33 Hillfield Park, N10 3QT. After a report from a qualified tree surgeon, I submitted an application to remove the tree but this was rejected. The local authority tree expert reported that The Picus report shows a seam running through the trunk’s base surrounded with ample sound residue wood (as highlighted within the report). There are two large fruiting Ganoderma spp gonks at the base on the compression south side. There is also a smaller bracket approximately 1.5m up the trunk on the west side, and evidence of an old small bracket on the northside between the buttresses. Rather than remove, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) would allow lesser works to reduce further beyond the last most recent reduction points. A 10- 12ft crown reduction above the tree’s break would reduce the sail area, bring the canopy below the surrounding tree line, and allow for the tree to be retained.
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