Planning application
HGY/2026/1514
Dreamwood Lodge, 62A Shepherds Hill, Hornsey, London, N6 5RN
Proposal
Crown reduction of the ash trees T1 T2 T3 on both sides overhanging by a maximum of 3 metres each, pruning back to suitable growth points.objective is to alleviate shading, to restore natural daylight to the garden and the property. Secondary reason is to mitigate a public health hazard and bird fowling, on a daily basis, caused by feral pigeons nesting directly over the garden seating area and the outdoor kitchen area. Other overhanging treesT4 T5 T6 T7, crown reduction of overhanging lateral branches by a maximum of 2metres restore natural daylight and prevent branches encroaching into the immediate residential airspace.
As published by the council, reference HGY/2026/1514
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 May 2026
Received by Haringey
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23 Jun 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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HGY/2026/1140 Granted
Flat 1, 60 Shepherds Hill, Hornsey, London, N6 5RN
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HGY/2026/0541 Granted
1 Highgate Heights, 77 Shepherds Hill, Hornsey, London, N6 5RF
Replace existing metal windows and balcony doors with composite frames.
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HGY/2026/1020 Refused
Highgate Heights, 77 Shepherds Hill, Hornsey, London, N6 5RF
Works to trees protected by a TPO. My client would like to reduce the canopy of T2 (Birch) by up to 2m branch length, only pruning regrowth and not pruning back further than previous pruning points, leaving suitable growth points. The reason for this is to maintain the trees size and keep away from the building. The trees regrowth has weak unions likely due to previous heavy pruning and signs of decay. They would also like to remove T1 (Birch) in the front border. The reason for this, the tree is growing in a brick planter which has become damaged, likely due to the tree. The brick planter is being removed and will be replaced with mature hedging along the border.
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HGY/2021/1713 Granted
Highgate Heights, 77, Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5RF
Replacement of cedar cladding to Flats 22 and 23 at 5th floor level and to Tank Room on Main Roof with Insulated Thincoat Silicone Render system.
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HGY/2026/1607 Awaiting decision
Melior Court, 79 Shepherds Hill, Hornsey, London, N6 5RQ
Works to tree protected by a TPO. Rear garden behind row of garages: Wild Cherry T3 (12M high, 500mm dia.) - Remove stem epicormic growth and all deadwood. Reason: Crown overhang very close/touching the neighbouring property. (Works to T2 Oak will be considered separately under Section 211 Notice ref. HGY/2026/1522, as this tree is not protected by a TPO but is located within a Conservation Area)
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HGY/2026/1622 Granted
Melior Court, 79 Shepherds Hill, Hornsey, London, N6 5RQ
Rear garden behind row of garages: Oak T2 (18M high, 800mm dia.) - Reduce the crown of the tree on the neighbours side by up to 2 metres. Remove all deadwood. Reason: Crown overhang very close/touching the neighbouring property. (Works to T3 Wild Cherry will be considered separately under Tree Works Application reference HGY/2026/1607, as this tree is protected by a TPO)
Other trees applications
In Haringey
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HGY/2026/2169 Awaiting decision
68 Grove Avenue, Hornsey, London, N10 2AN
T1: Purple plum (8m): Reduce height by 1.5m and shape to keep tree at a size suitable for its location
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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
Ash (T1): Reduce to previous, most recent pruning points (approx. 1-2m).
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HGY/2026/2146 Awaiting decision
70 Sheldon Avenue, Hornsey, London, N6 4ND
T1: Hornbeam - crown reduce by 2-3m back to previous pruning points. T3: Sycamore – crown reduce by 2-3m back to previous.