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. 23 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Valid

   Previously Under Consultation.

4. 27 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. 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 55 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/2026/2783 Granted

  26 Palace Road, Hornsey, London, N8 8QJ

  Five Day Notice. The Horse Chestnut at 26 Palace Road N8 8QJ - dead and losing branches - remove.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• HGY/2026/2786 Awaiting decision

  80C St James's Lane, Hornsey, London, N10 3RD

  Rear Garden: T1: Mature Lime: Approximately 13.00m: Growing between No.53 The Chine and The corner of No.80c St.James Lane. Reduce back to previous and most recent points of reduction, approximately 1.50m-1.70m all round. Raise crown over the boundary fences to clear. Ensure a minimum of 2.00m clearance of the building. Remove major dead wood. Thin crown density by approximately 20%. General maintenance/Control encroachment.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• HGY/2026/2772 Awaiting decision

  Grove Works, St Anns Road, Tottenham, London, N15 5RP

  Dawn Redwood. Tree T1 on Sketch Plan. Arboriculturist Conclusion "Given the presence of cracks in the wall of adjacent buildings, and the close proximity of the tree to the buildings, it is recommended that T1 is removed to ground level." Engineer's Conclusion "the best course of action to avoid any further movement on the existing building would be to remove the existing tree and underpin the existing foundation"

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• HGY/2026/2780 Awaiting decision

  26 Claremont Road, Hornsey, London, N6 5BY

  1) Eucalyptus in rear garden: Reduce overall crown by up to 3 metres back to previous reduction framework.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• HGY/2026/2127 Granted

  Pembury House Nursery, Lansdowne Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9XE

  Ginkgo (T1) - fell. Reason: this is a female tree, that drops fruit all over the nursery playground. The children try to eat them, it gets into their clothes, shoes, hands, and all over the class room, creating an extremely unpleasant environment for the children and staff. Replant with another deciduous tree with similar potential size canopy (eg. Norway maple) Sycamore (T2) - Reduce the height of the tree by 4m. Reduce lateral branches in line with this (up to 2.5m). Reason: There is some decay at the base of the tree on the east side, spanning 40% of the circumference of the tree. The bark is flaking from ground level up to 1.5m, and use of the sounding mallet indicates the dysfunctional wood extends at least to the same height. The tree has a full crown, but has had selective branch length reductions in the past. The crown overhangs the nursery playground and neighbouring parking area. Lime x2 (T10 & T11) - Crown raise to 4m, removing epicormic growth. Reason: to remove the branches that touch the shelter to prevent damage.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees