I came across this plane (Platanus x hispanica) a few weeks ago, and noticed it had split quite gloriously at the main fork / junction. Certainly a compression fork that formed with included bark, and it has since peeled apart and taken on such a hazardous form. The target area beneath is not significant, though there is an access road very close by that is (I suspect) rarely used. However, I cannot see this plane reaching maturity, either as a result of failure during loading events, or because of its removal by the park managers.
Arboriculture 
I don’t think this is uncommon in one particular variety of Plane, although I’ve never investigated it further.
Analysing the cost to remove, and hopefully replant, is bolting and bracing an option?
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Hi Gary. It’s not a tree that’s anything to do with me (in a park owned by another athority), though I presume they’d replant. Little use in retaining the tree unless they do some serious supporting installations!
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