1no. Oak (T1) - Remove epicormic growth on lowest branch over driveway. 1no. Oak (T3) - Remove epicormic growth on main stem, Prune to provide 1m clearance from telephone line. 1no. Oak (T4) - Crown reduce upper canopy by approx. 2m from branch tips to suitable growth points, concentrating on rubbing/crossing limb on adjacent Oak tree over hanging road. Reason, to reduce end load on branch compromised by a rubbing branch from adjacent tree which overhangs highway. 1no. Oak (T5) - Crown reduce canopy by approx 2.5m from branch tips to suitable growth points, Reduce lowest branch overhanging driveway of 1 Holmesland Lane to first sub-lateral. In decline with dieback in upper crown. To encourage lower epicormic growth to create a new lower canopy & to retain. Will also reduce sail area for tree in close proximity to property, service lines & highway.

1. REFUSE: 1no. Oak (T4) - Crown reduce upper canopy by up to 2m from branch tips to suitable growth points. 1no. Oak (T5) - Reduce lowest branch overhanging driveway of 1 Holmesland Lane to first sub-lateral.
2. Reason: The proposed reductions of 2no. Oak T4 and T5 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 (T1) - Remove epicormic growth on lowest branch over driveway. No cut to exceed 25mm diameter. 1no. Oak (T3) - Remove epicormic growth on main stem, prune to provide 1m clearance from telephone line. No cut to exceed 50mm diameter. 1no. Oak (T4) - Selective branch reduction of up to 2m in length from tip on one branch rubbing adjacent tree which overhangs highway. Cut to be maximum 75mm in diameter. 1no. Oak (T5) - Crown reduce height of upper canopy only by up to 2.0m to suitable growth points to leave height of c. 16m (slightly shorter than adjacent tree). Max cut size of 50mm in diameter.
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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