Sad to see such a fine example of a London plane tree having to be pollarded, where the top branches are severely cut back, due to the poor condition it's in. The tree, which stands in Pelham House gardens, on the corner of North End Crescent and Mornington Avenue, seems superficially to be in good condition, but after a survey by H&F it was found the upper branches were in decay and there is a fungus rot in the roots. These problems could lead to a sudden failure of the whole tree, making it a danger to the public, hence the pollarding. The tree will remain standing like this, now a minimal risk, providing an important wildlife habitat for invertebrates and birds.
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