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HILLSIDE, WHITTLE CLOSE, SANDHURST, GU47 8JN
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Council sourceT1 – Oak Crown lift (crown raise) the lowest secondary branches of the Oak over the adjacent public highway to achieve a clear vertical clearance of 5.2 metres from ground level. T2 – Crab Apple To crown reduce the height and lateral spread of the Crab Apple by approximately 30%, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a natural, balanced canopy outline. Current height is ~12 metres – proposed reduction of ~3 metres to ~9 metres Lateral Spread ~7.5 metres – proposed reduction of ~1.5 metres leaving a final width of ~6 metres. All works will be carried out in strict accordance with BS 3998:2010.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment A - Sketch Plan - Tree Layout PlanPlan · PDF | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
| Attachment C - Schedule of WorksReport · PDF | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
| Attachment B - Directions PlanPlan · PDF | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
| Attachment A2 - Aerial View - Tree Layout PlanPlan · PDF | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
| Attachment D2 - Arboricultural Statement - T2 Crab AppleCorrespondence - Incoming · PDF | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
| Site Photo 1 - Crab AppleOther | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
| Site Photo 2 - OakOther | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
| Attachment D1 - Arboricultural Statement - T1 OakCorrespondence - Incoming · PDF | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication form · PDF | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
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