Planning application
HGY/2026/1000
Eton Court, 6 Shepherds Hill, Hornsey, London, N6 5AF
Proposal
Works to tree protected by a TPO. Sycamore - Crown reduce the height and spread 0.8m-1.0m past the previous reduction points (approx. 40%) height approx. 3.5m and spread approx. 3.0m Remove dead wood The tree is situated on unregistered/ownerless land adjacent to our residential block and is causing ongoing damage to essential drainage infrastructure. The root system has infiltrated the sewage pit serving the building and is interfering with the float mechanism of the sewage lifting pump. This has already resulted in operational issues, including the pump cutting out. In February 2026, a contractor removed a significant quantity of roots from the chamber and advised that further root ingress is likely due to the proximity and size of the tree. Continued root growth presents a risk of pump failure and potential sewage backflow, with associated health and property damage implications. The proposed 40% crown reduction is intended as a proportionate management measure to reduce the tree’s water demand and vigour, thereby helping to limit further root encroachment, while retaining the tree and its amenity value. (attached photo of roots)
As published by the council, reference HGY/2026/1000
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Apr 2026
Received by Haringey
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6 May 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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HGY/2026/0741 Granted
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HGY/2026/1337 Granted
Eton Court, 6 Shepherds Hill, Hornsey, London, N6 5AF
Works to tree protected by a TPO. Sycamore - Crown reduce the height and spread back to the previous reduction points (approx. 30%) height approx. 2.5m and spread approx. 2.0m Remove dead wood The tree is situated on unregistered/ownerless land adjacent to our residential block and is causing ongoing damage to essential drainage infrastructure. The root system has infiltrated the sewage pit serving the building and is interfering with the float mechanism of the sewage lifting pump. This has already resulted in operational issues, including the pump cutting out. In February 2026, a contractor removed a significant quantity of roots from the chamber and advised that further root ingress is likely due to the proximity and size of the tree. Continued root growth presents a risk of pump failure and potential sewage backflow, with associated health and property damage implications. The proposed 30% crown reduction is intended as a proportionate management measure to reduce the tree’s water demand and vigour, thereby helping to limit further root encroachment, while retaining the tree and its amenity value. (attached photo of roots)
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HGY/2026/1757 Awaiting decision
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HGY/2023/0252 Refused
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HGY/2026/0405 Granted
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HGY/2026/1969 Awaiting decision
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HGY/2026/2169 Awaiting decision
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HGY/2026/2160 Awaiting decision
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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
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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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