Cairncross Mews, Felix Avenue, Hornsey, London

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• HGY/2026/1003 Decided

  Cairncross Mews, Felix Avenue, Hornsey, London

  Oak - Cut the entire tree as close to ground level as practically possible The oak tree has previously been subject to excessive crown reduction, which has significantly altered its natural form. In response, the tree has produced dense epicormic regrowth over the past 2–3 years, resulting in a canopy dominated by multiple vigorous shoots. While this regrowth is typical following heavy pruning and is not indicative of ill health, it has created a crowded and unbalanced crown structure, lacking well-defined scaffold branches. The current form is therefore artificial and not in keeping with the typical habit of a mature oak. The density and distribution of regrowth now require regular cyclical pruning to prevent excessive encroachment toward the property and to maintain reasonable clearance. This establishes an ongoing pattern of intervention which is not sustainable long-term, both in terms of tree health and management. Continued reduction would perpetuate cycles of vigorous epicormic regrowth, gradually degrade the tree’s form further and increase the frequency of maintenance requirements Given the tree’s position within close proximity to the property, its current growth habit is becoming increasingly incompatible with the available space. As such, the tree is considered unsuitable for retention in its current form and location, not due to immediate risk, but due to poor structural form resulting from past works, high and ongoing maintenance burden and limited potential to return to a desirable or sustainable crown structure Removal is therefore proposed as a pragmatic long-term management solution, with the intention to replace with a more suitable species or specimen that can be appropriately maintained within the constraints of the site and contribute positively to the character of the conservation area

  Decided 8 May 2026 Trees

1. 7 Sep 2026

   Received by Haringey

2. 10 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Haringey took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Haringey for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Haringey decided tree works applications in a median of 24 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• HGY/2026/2580 Awaiting decision

  Peak House, 48 Curzon Road, Hornsey, London, N10 2RA

  T1: Ash. Rear Garden. Very large mature ash tree will be lifted and cut back from building. The crown will also be cleaned out (deadwood and crossing branches removed.

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• HGY/2026/2588 Awaiting decision

  40 Dukes Avenue, Hornsey, London, N10 2PU

  T1 Maple tree in front garden - to be pollarded back to its old pruning points.

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• HGY/2026/2582 Awaiting decision

  30 Western Road, Hornsey, London, N2 9HX

  T1 - oak tree (15m) - reduce crown to previous pruning points, approximately 2-3m reduction. T2 - horse chestnut tree (14m) - reduce crown to previous pruning points, approximately 1-2m reduction.

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• HGY/2026/2586 Awaiting decision

  5 Grosvenor Road, Hornsey, London, N10 2DR

  T1-Laurel tree- cut to ground level. T2-Sycamore tree - reduce crown by approximately 2m, remove Ivy from tree. T3-Holm Oak tree- reduce crown by approximately 3m, lift crown to 2m from ground level. T4-Neighbours Bay tree- reduce overhanging branches back to 1m from fence, remove suckers on garden side.

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• HGY/2026/2576 Granted

  2 Southern Road, Hornsey, London, N2 9LE

  Five Day Notice. Remove an 80 percent dead silver Birch tree that overhangs the pavement

  15 Sep 2026 Trees