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Lime Tree Ref T1 - Additional root pruning and root barrier installation. A separate application has been submitted for pruning of the known tree roots causing the tennis court surface to heave, this application relates to possible further root intrusion prevention measures. Intention is to further excavate along the edge of the tennis courts inside the tennis court enclosure to a depth of 900mm from ground level to expose any other roots that may not currently be causing damage to the tennis court surface but may do in the future. Excavate by hand for a distance of 7m either side of the trunk through the court surface to expose roots, seek guidance from LA tree officer if any other roots found can be pruned, and in addition determine if a root barrier could be installed prior to relaying the court surface.

Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Hawksley Avenue Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 4TW

DecidedReference: CHE/23/00703/TPOChesterfield Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Received
16 Nov 2023
Validated
16 Nov 2023
Determination deadline
11 Jan 2024
Local authority
Chesterfield Borough Council

Application overview

Lime Tree Ref T1 - Additional root pruning and root barrier installation. A separate application has been submitted for pruning of the known tree roots causing the tennis court surface to heave, this application relates to possible further root intrusion prevention measures. Intention is to further excavate along the edge of the tennis courts inside the tennis court enclosure to a depth of 900mm from ground level to expose any other roots that may not currently be causing damage to the tennis court surface but may do in the future. Excavate by hand for a distance of 7m either side of the trunk through the court surface to expose roots, seek guidance from LA tree officer if any other roots found can be pruned, and in addition determine if a root barrier could be installed prior to relaying the court surface.

Proposal details

Reference
CHE/23/00703/TPO
Ward
Brockwell
Agent
Fosse Contracts Ltd

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Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Hawksley Avenue Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 4TW

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DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF28 Nov 2023View
DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF28 Nov 2023View
EMAILS WITH AGENTCorrespondence · PDF27 Nov 2023View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF16 Nov 2023View
METHOD STATEMENT FOR ROOT BARRIER WORKSBackground Documents · PDF16 Nov 2023View

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