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T1 Sycamore, removal of dead codominant stem on east side, complete removal of dead stem taking down to union at 4 meters T2 Ash. reduction of 6 meters to take weight out of upper canopy and reduce stress on included union and install dynamic cabling. T3 Multi stem Sycamore reduce by 4 meters and install dynamic cable bracing system. T4 Removal of dead Cherry EXEMPT T5 Oak, 3 meter reduction on height and laterals to mature Oak, The Oak has been monitored for the last 6 years when Fistulina Hepatica developed on the buttress, there has been a steady increase of brackets developing over the lase few years. The intention of the reduction is to start reducing the canopy volume and sail area in small stages so as not to cause stress to the tree as the pathogen spreads.

Keepers, Calehill Road, Little Chart, TN27 0QF

Decision MadeReference: OTH/2022/2893Ashford Borough Council

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Status
Decision Made
Application type
Tree Preservation Order - works related
Received
14 Nov 2022
Validated
14 Nov 2022
Determination deadline
9 Jan 2023
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T1 Sycamore, removal of dead codominant stem on east side, complete removal of dead stem taking down to union at 4 meters T2 Ash. reduction of 6 meters to take weight out of upper canopy and reduce stress on included union and install dynamic cabling. T3 Multi stem Sycamore reduce by 4 meters and install dynamic cable bracing system. T4 Removal of dead Cherry EXEMPT T5 Oak, 3 meter reduction on height and laterals to mature Oak, The Oak has been monitored for the last 6 years when Fistulina Hepatica developed on the buttress, there has been a steady increase of brackets developing over the lase few years. The intention of the reduction is to start reducing the canopy volume and sail area in small stages so as not to cause stress to the tree as the pathogen spreads.

Proposal details

Reference
OTH/2022/2893
Ward
Upper Weald
Parish
Little Chart
Agent
mr Dave Lowe

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Keepers, Calehill Road, Little Chart, TN27 0QF

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Tree location planPlan14 Nov 2022View
Application FormApplication · PDF14 Nov 2022View
Decision Notice 121731.pdf · PDF21 Dec 2022View
Officer Report 121731.pdf · PDF21 Dec 2022View

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