53 Sheldon Avenue Hornsey London N6 4NH

Decision Made HGY/2026/0491
Council
Date received
21 Feb 2026
Date validated
23 Feb 2026
Postcode
N6 4NH

Description

G001 - Cultivar Apple (Malus domestica) & Cherry Plum - (Prunus cerasifera). Fell both trees within Group G001 to as near ground level as practicable. G004 - Cherry Trees (x3) - Fell the three Cherry trees within Group G004 to ground level. T002 - Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - To fell the Horse Chestnut to ground level. The tree is currently exhibiting visible dieback, extensive deadwood throughout the canopy, and a significant cavity within the main stem. These defects indicate structural decline and present an elevated risk of branch or stem failure. In view of its condition, removal is recommended on safety grounds. Due to its size and condition, sectional dismantling with appropriate rigging techniques will be employed to ensure safe and controlled removal. Pyrus communis (T003) - Fell to ground level and grind stump Lilac (T004) - Fell to ground level Reason for works: Garden to be redesigned and will plant new trees in a more suitable location (DESCRIPTION AMENDED 27/02/2026 TO ADD FELLING OF T003 PYRUS COMMUNIS)

Haringey
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#198 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Haringey is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #202 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Haringey decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #208 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #169 of 292
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #202 of 292
41%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #156 of 292
81%
Minor dwellings approved
281 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
60%
Change of use approved
25 decided
1,414
Total decisions
208 refused in 2025