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TPO application: 8 x Poplars (T6 to T14): any roots found within the upper 230mm of sub-base to be removed and replaced shall be severed. s211 notice: Sycamore (G2): any roots found within the upper 230mm of sub-base to be removed and replaced shall be severed. See accompanying reports for further details. Final Justification for Works The proposed works are required to address significant and ongoing damage to the existing tarmac playground at St Joseph’s Primary School. As set out within the submitted Arboricultural Report and Tree Works Plan, the deterioration has been caused by a combination of seasonal soil movement linked to water uptake by retained trees and the presence of shallow roots beneath the existing surfacing. This has resulted in lifting, cracking, and displacement of the tarmac, creating an uneven surface across the primary play area. The condition presents a clear trip hazard to pupils and staff and constitutes a health and safety concern. Given the constrained nature of the site and the limited availability of alternative outdoor space, the usability of the playground is now being compromised, impacting the day-to-day operation of the school. Investigations, including trial trenches, confirmed the presence of surface roots, although the majority of the tree root systems are located deeper than the existing construction. The proposed works therefore seek to address the damaged surfacing while minimising harm to the retained trees. The scheme involves reconstruction of the playground using a reduced excavation depth of approximately 230mm, with all works within Root Protection Areas undertaken carefully using hand tools and under arboricultural supervision. Any roots encountered within this upper layer will be cleanly pruned in accordance with best practice, avoiding unnecessary disturbance to deeper rooting structures. The introduction of a cellular confinement (crate) system within the new build-up is designed to provide a stable, load-distributing surface that reduces the likelihood of future damage, thereby supporting both the long-term usability of the playground and the continued retention of the protected trees. Overall, the works are considered necessary to resolve an existing safety issue while adopting a methodology that minimises impact on the protected trees and accords with arboricultural guidance.

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5DT · premises record

We are requesting the removal of a cherry tree LBI TPI 414 2009 to make space for a permanent outdoor classroom within our school’s environmental learning area. We are a large Primary school with 530 pupils (2 to 11 yrs) with a large number of children eligible for free school meals 31%. Many children do not have daily access to outdoor space and the school is the only area where they can fully engage in learning about growing plants and wildlife. The outdoor classroom will allow us to deliver a Forest School approach giving our children hands-on, nature-based experiences throughout the year. Unlike a traditional classroom, this space will sit at the heart of our outdoor learning zone, next to our pond and growing areas. It will help children feel part of nature, not just observers. Unfortunately, this is the only suitable site within our grounds that is large enough to put in place a meaningful building. Most other areas are sloped, already in use, or not accessible for younger pupils. The proposed site is: • Flat and safe for young children. • Central to our existing environmental learning resources. • Already contains a structure, so disruption to other areas will be minimal. • The only area that meets access, safety, and logistical requirements. This classroom will be used daily to deliver curriculum content and outdoor education. It will also be available for local groups and parent-led activities, and we would welcome the local authority to see it as a model for how outdoor learning can work within school grounds. The cherry tree on site is currently overgrown. While we understand it holds a CAVAT value and may be a Category B tree, it does not support our educational or biodiversity goals in its current state. By contrast, the new classroom will be a daily-used learning space, offering greater value to both pupils and the wider community. Our school has a strong record of supporting biodiversity. We’ve planted at least ten fruit trees in recent years to create a mini orchard, and would be happy to plant further replacements to offset the removal. We are also open to: • Planting replacement trees or making other biodiversity contributions – we would like to enhance our growing beds and develop the pond area as well as the habitat for our chickens. • Working with the LA to ensure no impact to nearby Root Protection Areas. For us, this project is such an important step in developing the environment & outdoor learning at our school. As an outstanding primary school and an exemplar of excellent and forward thinking practice of Primary curriculum this is part of the overall strategy to further enhance the children’s experiences. It’s a carefully planned, environmentally responsible initiative that will benefit children, staff, and the local community. We value all the trees and the beautiful environment around us and would not remove a tree if the educational and long-term environmental gains did not far outweigh the loss of this tree.

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5DT · premises record

Sgl/60 (160848) Poplar; Lombardy (Populus nigra 'Italica') Early years Priority 4 playground, General Reduction back to previous pruning points in line with historic management Sgl/61 (160850) Willow; Cracked (Salix fragilis) Perimeter around football Priority 4 pitch, General Reduction back to previous pruning points in line with historic management Sgl/62 (160852) Poplar; Grey (Populus canescens) Perimeter around Priority 4 football pitch, General Reduction back to previous pruning points in line with historic management Sgl/63 (160854) Poplar; Grey (Populus canescens) Perimeter around Priority 4 football pitch, General Reduction back to previous pruning points in line with historic management Sgl/64 (160856) Poplar; Grey (Populus canescens) Perimeter around Priority 4 football pitch, General Reduction back to previous pruning points in line with historic management Sgl/100 (212824) Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) A1 boundary within avenue of Poplars, Crown currently 1 tree obscuring street lighting, judicious cut back from street light only

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5DT · premises record

Erection of Multi-Use Games Area to west of the site (adjacent to Dartmouth Park Hill) comprising resurfacing of playground with permeable artificial turf surface; erection of: four 6m tall posts with directional floodlights, replacement fence, single-storey multi-purpose changing room building, storage shed, landscaping works; (following demolition of existing storage shed) and; replacement of ground floor fenestrations of existing library building southern elevation; to facilitate use by the school and the wider community.

St Josephs School, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5DT · premises record

Installation of a 2.4 m high fencing (to replace existing fencing to be removed) and pedestrian access gate along a section of the north west boundary (Highgate Hill)

School House, 140 Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5DT · premises record

Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 3 (details and samples of all facing materials) of Full Planning application Ref: P2016/3037/FUL dated 23 September 2016.

St Josephs School, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5DT · premises record

Erection of a wrap around canopy to the north-east and south-east elevations.

St Josephs School, Dartmouth Park Hill, Islington, LONDON, N19 5DT · premises record

Installation of a new canopy in front of the main entrance to the front elevation.

St Josephs School Dartmouth Park Hill London N19 5NE · premises record

Change of use from caretaker house to 4 no meeting rooms.

St. Josephs Primary School, 95 Highgate Hill, London N19 5NE · premises record

New secure entrance lobby with canopy and the provision of a new pedestrian access ramp, gate and steps to site from adjacent street (Highgate Hill) and associated works.

St. Josephs Primary School, 95 Highgate Hill, London N19 5NE · premises record