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T1- Beech, Shorten back fine growth on the north and east side of the tree by a maximum of 2m to provide clearance from Bt wire and property roof. Lightly reduce the crown by a maximum of 2m.T2- Lime, Reduce height of crown by a maximum 2m, to an appropriately sized side branch.T3- Sycamore, Remove fine epicormic growth from stem, up to a height of 5m above ground level.T4- Sycamore, Remove fine epicormic growth from stem, up to a height of 5m above ground level.T5- Ash, no work required.T6- Oak, Remove lowest limb on the north side of the crown.T7- Beech, Remove back to the stem a cluster of 3no. small diameter (<50mm) branches on the north side of the lower crown.

West House 5 Etherley Lane Bishop Auckland DL14 7QR

DecidedReference: DM/25/00007/TCADurham County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Received
2 Jan 2025
Validated
2 Jan 2025
Determination deadline
13 Feb 2025
Local authority
Durham County Council

Application overview

T1- Beech, Shorten back fine growth on the north and east side of the tree by a maximum of 2m to provide clearance from Bt wire and property roof. Lightly reduce the crown by a maximum of 2m.T2- Lime, Reduce height of crown by a maximum 2m, to an appropriately sized side branch.T3- Sycamore, Remove fine epicormic growth from stem, up to a height of 5m above ground level.T4- Sycamore, Remove fine epicormic growth from stem, up to a height of 5m above ground level.T5- Ash, no work required.T6- Oak, Remove lowest limb on the north side of the crown.T7- Beech, Remove back to the stem a cluster of 3no. small diameter (<50mm) branches on the north side of the lower crown.

Proposal details

Reference
DM/25/00007/TCA
Ward
Bishop Auckland Town (Historic)
Parish
Bishop Auckland

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West House 5 Etherley Lane Bishop Auckland DL14 7QR

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DocumentPublishedAction
RAISE NO OBJECTION TCADecision · PDF4 Feb 2025View
S211Delegated Report · PDF29 Jan 2025View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF2 Jan 2025View
TREE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF2 Jan 2025View

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