Planning application
HGY/2026/0734
8 Wolseley Road, Hornsey, London, N8 8RP
Proposal
Crown reduction of Olive Tree which is overgrown, top heavy and unstable - specifically the removal of approximately 2-3 metres of branch in order to right-size and stabilise the tree.
As published by the council, reference HGY/2026/0734
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Apr 2026
Received by Haringey
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12 May 2026
Decision issued: No Objection
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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/2026/0008 Granted
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HGY/2026/2133 Awaiting decision
2A Wolseley Road, Hornsey, London, N8 8RP
The tree in question is a smoke bush, which has been left to get tall and leggy. That’s causing the tree to lean, it also has a fungus which looks like honey fungus or white bracket fungus. It’s has a split in the main trunk and sounds hollow when tapped. There are 2 options for the work to be carried out. Option one reduce tree by 25% and remove limb that is really leaning and try and get to grow more evenly. Options 2 fell the tree and remove stump and roots.
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HGY/2026/1631 Granted
10 Wolseley Road, Hornsey, London, N8 8RP
The proposal is to remove a small wild cherry tree (prunus avium) that is growing in the front garden, next to the gate. The reason for removal is that the tree is competing with a larger Magnolia tree, which is the main feature of the front garden. Having spoken with tree surgeons, we are of the view that there is not sufficient space to accommodate both trees, and that reducing or reshaping the tree is unlikely to result in an attractive and healthy-looking tree. It is also close to the garden wall so is likely to cause damage to the wall as it grows larger. The tree would be replaced by a range of planting, including roses, evergreen shrubs, and climbing plants along the wall.
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HGY/2026/0195 Granted
40 Wolseley Road, Hornsey, London, N8 8RP
Rear Garden: T1: Mature Beech: Approximately 20.00m: Remove major dead wood throughout crown. Thin crown density by approximately 20%, evenly thinning out to branch extremities. Reduce branches which extend beyond the main crown line by up to 1.50m back into main crown structure. Raise low crown skirt by approximately 1.50m. General maintenance.
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HGY/2026/1827 Granted
14 Wolseley Road, Hornsey, London, N8 8RP
T1 Eucalyptus: Reduce height by 3m and lateral growth by 2-3m The proposed works form part of routine cyclical tree maintenance. Reduce the overall height by approximately 3 metres and reduce the radial spread to maintain a balanced, well-proportioned crown appropriate for its location. Selective crown thinning will improve light penetration and airflow throughout the canopy, whilst the removal of major deadwood will reduce the risk of branch failure and improve the tree's long-term structural condition. The works are considered proportionate and will retain the tree's health, natural form and amenity value in accordance with BS3998:2010 – Tree Work – Recommendations.
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HGY/2026/2169 Awaiting decision
68 Grove Avenue, Hornsey, London, N10 2AN
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HGY/2026/2160 Awaiting decision
Flat A, 16 Mount View Road, Hornsey, London, N4 4HX
There is a tree in the back garden I believe it’s a type of maple T1 , but not 100%. Its overdue a reduction. I've suggested around 2m off the top and match the sides to create a compound shape. It’s blocking out a lot of light to the end of the garden and is quite close to the buildings at the back.
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HGY/2026/1486 Granted
87 Hillfield Avenue, Hornsey, London, N8 7DG
Rear garden: General maintenance works: T1: Mature Lime: Approximately 7.00m: Growing within close proximity of the building. Reduce back to previous and most recent pollard points. T2: Hybrid Birch: Approximately 2.50m: Remove dead wood only. T3: Cedar: Approximately 8.00m: Thin crown density by approximately 20-25%. Reduce lateral and sub lateral growth over the pond by up to 1.00m. Tip prune height to reduce by approximately 1.30m. Reduce remaining crown by up to 60cm to shape and balance as required. Rear Left Hand Corner: T4: Ash: approximately 9.00m: Reduce crown back to previous and most recent points of reduction, approximately 1.20m-1.50m. T5: Lime: Approximately 11.00m: Reduce by up to approximately 2.50m, pruning back to suitable growth points. T6: Small Apple: Approximately 3.50m: Reduce by approximately 1.00m. T7 & T8: 2 x Mature Eucalyptus: Approximately 7.00m: Reduce crowns by up to 1.50m to help maintain more compact crown structure. Thin densities by approximately 20%. Remove dead wood throughout the crowns. T9: Robinia Frisa: Approximately 8.00m: Thin crown density by up to 10%. Remove dead wood. Tip prune any overlong branches up to 0.75m back into main crown structure back into the main crown structure. T10: Picea: Approximately 8.00m: Tip prune to reduce crown by up to approximately 1.00m to help control dimensions and clear the crown of the Magnolia adjacent. T11: Magnolia Grandiflora: Approximately 7.00m: Reduce the crown by up to approximately 1.20m to help stimulate lower leaf generation. Remove dead wood. T12: Mature Cork Screw Willow: Approximately 9.00m: Reduce back to previous and most recent reduction/pollard points whilst preserving a suitable amount of furnishing growth to ensure crown continuity. Remove dead wood.
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HGY/2026/1938 Granted
81 Dukes Avenue, Hornsey, London, N10 2QD
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HGY/2026/2146 Awaiting decision
70 Sheldon Avenue, Hornsey, London, N6 4ND
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