1 no. Oak (T1, TPO599E) - Located between 4 properties in the car park for the Baptist Church. Reduce lower and mid crown by up to 3m or so as to provide at least 2m of clearance from 72b to the West, the Chapel to the East and 72a to the South. Pruning wounds not to exceed 100mm. This tree has a massive spread, the proposed work is to the lower and mid crowns only. The overall height is to remain the same. 1 no. Oak (T2, TPO577E) - Located on the Eastern boundary of the property directly over a footpath and adjacent to The Grange Nursing Home. Reduce lower and mid crown by up to 3m to the North, West and South. Pruning wounds not to exceed 100mm. This tree has a massive spread, the proposed work is to the lower and mid crowns and the overall height is to remain the same.

1. REFUSE: 1 no. Oak (T2). Reduce lower and mid crown by up to 3m to the North, West and South.
2. Reason: The proposed 1 no. Oak (T2). Reduce lower and mid crown by up to 3m to the North, West and South is considered unjustified 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: 1 no. Oak (T1). Reduce lower and mid crown by 2.5-3.0m to give 2m of clearance from 72b to the West, the Chapel to the East and 72a to the South. Pruning wounds not to exceed 100mm. Resultant crown spread will be c.7m radially. Work to the lower and mid crowns up to the height necessary to clear the eaves. Upper canopy to remain the same shape and spread. 1 no. Oak (T2). Reduce lower and mid crown by 2.5 - 3.0m to the northwest, north and northeast 75mm diameter. Resultant spread to be c. 6.0m radially. Upper canopy to remain the same shape and spread.
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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