3 no. Silver Birch (T1, T2, T4) - Reduce in height to 10 metres from ground level and trim laterals by 3m. These mature silver birches are on sloping ground and have grown so tall that downhill neighbours have asked for them to be reduced as they would fall into their properties (one of which is a well-used pub garden). The trees are healthy but there is some evidence of root heave on the tallest (T1). 1 no. Silver Birch (T3)- Reduce in height to 10 metres from ground level and trim laterals by 4m. 1 no. Oak (T6) (in area W1)- Remove low lateral branch (pointing SE) that has split. 1 no. Ash (T7) -Prune back by 3m with no cut exceeding 75mm.

1. REFUSE: 4 no. Silver Birch (T1, T2, T3, T4) - Reduce in height to 10 metres from ground level
2. Reason: The proposed work is considered excessive and will be of detriment to the health and appearance of the tree. The works would thus result in an adverse impact upon the visual amenity, ecology and wildlife and screening of the surrounding area.
3. CONSENT TO: 3 no. Silver Birch (T1, T2 and T4) trim lateral branches by up to 3m to a height of 4.5m above ground level. Limit cut size to 75mm diameter. 1 no. Silver Birch (T3)- trim lateral branches by up to 4m to a height of 4.5m above ground level. Limit cut size to 75mm diameter. 1 no. Oak (T6) (in area W1)- Remove low lateral branch (pointing SE) that has split. 1 no. Ash (T7) -Prune back by 3m with no cut exceeding 75mm.
4. The tree works hereby consented shall be completed within 2 years of the date of this permission and shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and to British Standard for Tree Work BS3998:2010
5. Note to Applicant: It is considered that, subject to compliance with the conditions attached to this permission, the proposed tree works are acceptable because they will not materially harm the character of the area, the amenity of neighbours or highway safety, and are in accordance with the policies and proposals of the development plan and after due regard to all other relevant material considerations the local planning authority is of the opinion that permission should be granted. Note to applicant: All works hereby consented should be carried out by a suitably qualified and insured tree surgeon. A copy of the decision notice should be given to the Tree Surgeon. Note to applicant: Deadwood may be removed at any time without an application. Note to applicant: Please be advised that the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 and the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1994 protect ALL wild birds, their nests (whether in use or being built) and eggs and other wild animals including bats and their roosts in or adjacent to trees. Note to applicant: The granting of consent does not give the applicant or their agent a legal right to enter land without the owner’s permission. Note to applicant: Advice regarding overhead utilities should be sought with the relevant service provider prior to commencing works. Note to applicant: Please follow current recommended Bio-security measures - Further advice can be found at https://www.trees.org.uk/News-Blog/News/Biosecurity-in-Arboriculture-and-Urban-Forestry-Po Note to applicant: Deadwood within trees provides a rich and important habitat; it can be a natural part of the trees life cycle. Consider retention of deadwood where it is safe to do so.

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