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Near 11 Commonwealth Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0PL
Haringey Council - Northumberland Park Ward
![I am reporting an obstructed and unsafe section of footway caused by the mature street tree outside 9 Commonwealth Road, Tottenham, London N17 0PL. Attached is a picture showing the position clearly.
This is not a pruning or overgrowth issue. The problem is the width and surface condition of the footway at the base of the tree:
1. The trunk and surface root growth occupy most of the footway width. The clear width remaining between the root flare and the kerb face is approximately [MEASURE IN MM] mm, which is below the minimum footway widths in the Department for Transport's Inclusive Mobility guidance.
2. The surfacing around the base of the tree is broken, patched and lifted by root growth, creating a trip hazard with a lip.
3. Vehicles parked at the kerb regularly overhang the footway at this exact pinch point, reducing the usable width further.
4. There is a significant quantity of broken glass across the tree pit and surrounding footway, plus dumped refuse.
The practical effect is that a wheelchair user, mobility scooter user or anyone with a double buggy cannot pass and must divert into the carriageway.
-11 Commonwealth Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0PL](https://api.mediaklik.com/images/1462a451-5efe-4070-8542-c609e11fb708?w=600&r=23324 "I am reporting an obstructed and unsafe section of footway caused by the mature street tree outside 9 Commonwealth Road, Tottenham, London N17 0PL. Attached is a picture showing the position clearly.
This is not a pruning or overgrowth issue. The problem is the width and surface condition of the footway at the base of the tree:
1. The trunk and surface root growth occupy most of the footway width. The clear width remaining between the root flare and the kerb face is approximately [MEASURE IN MM] mm, which is below the minimum footway widths in the Department for Transport's Inclusive Mobility guidance.
2. The surfacing around the base of the tree is broken, patched and lifted by root growth, creating a trip hazard with a lip.
3. Vehicles parked at the kerb regularly overhang the footway at this exact pinch point, reducing the usable width further.
4. There is a significant quantity of broken glass across the tree pit and surrounding footway, plus dumped refuse.
The practical effect is that a wheelchair user, mobility scooter user or anyone with a double buggy cannot pass and must divert into the carriageway.
-11 Commonwealth Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0PL")
Description
I am reporting an obstructed and unsafe section of footway caused by the mature street tree outside 9 Commonwealth Road, Tottenham, London N17 0PL. Attached is a picture showing the position clearly.<br/><br/>This is not a pruning or overgrowth issue. The problem is the width and surface condition of the footway at the base of the tree:<br/><br/>1. The trunk and surface root growth occupy most of the footway width. The clear width remaining between the root flare and the kerb face is approximately [MEASURE IN MM] mm, which is below the minimum footway widths in the Department for Transport's Inclusive Mobility guidance.<br/><br/>2. The surfacing around the base of the tree is broken, patched and lifted by root growth, creating a trip hazard with a lip.<br/><br/>3. Vehicles parked at the kerb regularly overhang the footway at this exact pinch point, reducing the usable width further.<br/><br/>4. There is a significant quantity of broken glass across the tree pit and surrounding footway, plus dumped refuse.<br/><br/>The practical effect is that a wheelchair user, mobility scooter user or anyone with a double buggy cannot pass and must divert into the carriageway.<br/>
Details
Reported
08/10/2026 16:34
Visible to public
Yes
Category
Trees damaged or overgrown
Status
In Progress
Completed
No
Job Code
5952270
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