Multiple tree works as detailed in the TPO Planning Application form.

1. REFUSE: 1 no. Oak (T1497 within G1) – Reduce to a final height of 12m and lateral spread of 6m. 1 no. Oak (T1464, western boundary) – Reduce to a final height of 17m and lateral spread of 6m. 1no. Oak (T1476, northern boundary overhanging the car port and garden of 19 Humber Gardens) – Remove 2 x Eastern laterals. Crown lift to 5m.
2. Reason: The proposed reduction of height and spread for 2no. Oak (T1497, T1464) and removal of 2 lateral branches and crown lift to 5m for 1no. Oak (T1476) are considered unjustified and will be of detriment to the health and appearance of the trees. 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. Oak (T2) – Remove epicormic growth on lowest southern lateral branch to maintain clearance from the car port, limit cut size to 30mm. 1no. Oak (T4 within G1) – Prune selective western branches by up to 3m to good pruning points. Remaining branch will be no less than 4.5m long 1 no. Oak (T1497 within G1) – Prune back 2 lower branches over the garden of 30 Sunnyfield Rise to established growth points. Leave at minimum 6m long. 1 no. Oak (T1464, western boundary) – Reduce branches overhanging the on-road parking bays back to previous pruning points. 1 no. Oak (T401) – Crown lift over the road to 5m from ground level. 1no. Oak (T1476, northern boundary overhanging the car port and garden of 19 Humber Gardens) – Remove epicormic growth on lowest southern and eastern lateral branches back to main scaffolding, limit cut size to 35mm. Crown lift to 4.5m over the highway.
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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