Planning application
The Ferns, 153-163 Southwood Lane, Hornsey, London, N6 5TA
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Large Sycamore - Reduce by 30% on all aspects - cutting branch lengths of approximately 3 metres - The tree would be reduced in height by approximately 3 to 4 metres, and sides brought in to give well balanced shape. T2 - Row of 6 Limes - reduce all trees by a third =and sever ivy at base where applicable. T3 -2 small ash - light reduction on both trees, Cutting branch lengths up to 1.5 metres. T4 - Sycamore overhanging driveway to garages - reduce lateral branches by approximately 2.5 metres - T4 is pruning of lower crown only.
As published by the council, reference HGY/2026/1247
Application record
- Reference
- HGY/2026/1247
- Type
- Works to trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Granted As published: No Objection
- Received
- 6 May 2026
- Validated
- 6 May 2026
- Decided
- 9 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Highgate
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- N6 5TA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 May 2026
Received by Haringey
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9 Jun 2026
Decision issued: No Objection
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24 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Haringey granted permission on 9 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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