T1 - Silver birch - complaint from neighbours that \'the tree is too large, reducing their light and they are concerned as it sways in the wind a lot\' Applicant is happy to have the tree reduced and reshaped. As the tree is quite tall compared to it\'s girth, we have advised that the tree is reduced in height by 3m from approximately 13m to a finished height of 10m with the laterals reduced by 1-1.5m to shape the crown and clear lamp post. T2 Hawthorn - Although this is most likely not covered by the TPO, we would like to reduce the hawthorn to a finished height of 5-6ft with the sides trimmed to a more formal hedge..

1. REFUSE: 1no. Silver birch (T1) - Reduce in height from approximately 13m to a finished height of 8m (just above the height of the lamp post) with the laterals reduced by 1-1.5m to shape the crown and clear lamp post.
2. Reason: The proposed work: 1no. Silver birch (T1) reduce in height from approximately 13m to a finished height of 8m (just above the height of the lamp post) with the laterals reduced by 1-1.5m to shape the crown and clear lamp post, 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: 1no. Silver birch (T1) - Reduce lateral growth to provide up to 1m clearance from the lamp column and up to 2m clearance from buildings.
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 consented 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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