Old North property guide
Mature Tree Planning in Old North London
Older streets, rental properties, boundary conditions and renovation projects can put several tree questions into one job. Separate the grant, by-law and property issues before booking work.
Source-backed local context
Heritage context is property-specific
Parts of Old North include heritage-designated properties and the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District. Heritage approval depends on the property’s status, its identified attributes and the class of alteration—not simply the presence of a mature tree.
Property checklist
Start with the tree, not the neighbourhood stereotype
Measure
Estimate DBH at 1.4 m and document any fork, slope or trunk irregularity.
Locate
Confirm private, boulevard or boundary ownership and check for protected-area or heritage context.
Assess
Have a qualified arborist identify the actual condition and an appropriate maintenance objective.
Apply
Submit the current quote before work and wait for the City’s decision.
Rental and infill angle
Coordinate tenants, access and construction planning
For a rental or renovation project, document the tree condition, arrange access for the arborist and keep the assessment with the property-maintenance record.
If excavation or new services are planned, map the Critical Root Zone and machinery route before the design is fixed.
Possible TCCP fit
Eligible work and a qualified professional are still required. Funding is not automatic.
Check the by-law
Within the Urban Growth Boundary, the Distinctive Tree rules may apply. Tree Protection Areas use different rules.
Primary sources
Check the official rules
Program decisions are made by the City of London. These sources were reviewed on July 29, 2026.