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T2 - Sycamore - Fell Tree with major decay at base, which is close to boathouse, as close to ground level as practical.T3 - Horse Chestnut - Fell as close to ground level as practical. This tree is in decline with a sparse canopy which grows at an angle directly overhanging the footpath.T4 - Sycamore - Prune to clear the building by 2m and remove epicormic growth up to 4m.T5 - Sycamore - Remove low branch growing towards the building for long term clearance.T6 - Cherry - Crown reduce and reshape by 2-3m to give clearance from building and lessen the windsail of the tree due to low decay/cavity on the stem.T7 - Lime - Remove major deadwood, is located in a high use public area.T8 - Lime - Fell as close to ground level as practical. Low decay present at twin stemmed union on lower stem. Located close to historic building, would require regular pruning as this tree has basal defects recommend removing and re-planting a tree with greater clearance from the building.

Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

DecidedReference: DM/24/02716/TCADurham County Council

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Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Received
3 Oct 2024
Validated
3 Oct 2024
Determination deadline
14 Nov 2024
Local authority
Durham County Council

Application overview

T2 - Sycamore - Fell Tree with major decay at base, which is close to boathouse, as close to ground level as practical.T3 - Horse Chestnut - Fell as close to ground level as practical. This tree is in decline with a sparse canopy which grows at an angle directly overhanging the footpath.T4 - Sycamore - Prune to clear the building by 2m and remove epicormic growth up to 4m.T5 - Sycamore - Remove low branch growing towards the building for long term clearance.T6 - Cherry - Crown reduce and reshape by 2-3m to give clearance from building and lessen the windsail of the tree due to low decay/cavity on the stem.T7 - Lime - Remove major deadwood, is located in a high use public area.T8 - Lime - Fell as close to ground level as practical. Low decay present at twin stemmed union on lower stem. Located close to historic building, would require regular pruning as this tree has basal defects recommend removing and re-planting a tree with greater clearance from the building.

Proposal details

Reference
DM/24/02716/TCA
Alternative references
PP-13456304
Ward
Elvet And Gilesgate (Historic)
Parish
City Of Durham
Agent
Olivers Tree Services Ltd

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DocumentPublishedAction
TPO FULL DELEGATEDDelegated Report · PDF14 Nov 2024View
RAISE OBJECTION TCADecision · PDF14 Nov 2024View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF3 Oct 2024View
TREE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF3 Oct 2024View
ARBORICULTURAL STATEMENTSupporting Information · PDF3 Oct 2024View

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