1 no. Oak (T1)- Reduce southern canopy to tip by 1-1.5m, stem diameter cuts no greater 35mm. 1 no. Oak (T2)- Reduce southern canopy to tip by 1-1.5m, stem diameter cuts no greater 35mm. 1 no. Oak (T3) - Reduce south and eastern canopy to tip by 1m, stem diameter cuts no greater 35mm. Crown lift lower regrowth up to the first fork break at 8m. Works in accordance with BS3998(2010), nearest best practice pruning. H4 - Boundary Hedge made up of Yew, Holly, Goat Willow, Hazel, Hawthorn, Laurel- Reduce in height regrowth back to pre-cuts, and face back to the fence line. Keeping within its current hedge form with a Cyclical management requested.

1. REFUSE: 1 no. Oak (T1)- Reduce southern canopy to tip by 1-1.5m 1 no. Oak (T2)- Reduce southern canopy to tip by 1-1.5m 1 no. Oak (T3) - Reduce south and eastern canopy to tip by 1m, stem diameter cuts no greater 35mm. Crown lift lower regrowth up to the first fork break at 8m.
2. Reason: The proposed 1 no. Oak (T1)- Reduce southern canopy to tip by 1-1.5m; 1 no. Oak (T2)- Reduce southern canopy to tip by 1-1.5m; and 1 no. Oak (T3) - Reduce south and eastern canopy to tip by 1m, stem diameter cuts no greater 35mm. Crown lift lower regrowth up to the first fork break at 8m 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 (T3) - Crown lift lower regrowth to a height of 4.5m over garden and with a maximum cut size of 50mm diameter. H4 - Boundary Hedge made up of yew, holly, goat willow, hazel, hawthorn, laurel: reduce in height to previous cut points where this is within applicant property or by consent of neighbour. Face back to the fence line. Consent granted for a period of ten (10) years to facilitate ongoing maintenance.
4. The tree works regarding T3, hereby consented, shall be completed within 2 years of the date of this permission. The tree works regarding H4, hereby consented, may be repeated up to once a year until 10 years from the date of this permission. All work 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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