1no. Oak (T1) - Reduce whole canopy of tree by 3-4m leaving no pruning wound more than 80mm. One side overhanging the house very closely, hits the roof in high winds. One side of tree shows signs of dieback from tips. Will allow for sufficient property clearance & reducing loading on any over extending limbs. 1no. Oak (T2, originates outside the border of the property) - Partially reduce back from property by 2m & 2m in height. There will be no pruning wound that exceeds 60mm. Will allow more light into property & bring canopy closer to boundary line.

1. REFUSE:T1 Oak: - Reduce whole canopy of tree by 3-4m leaving no pruning wound more than 80mm. REASON FOR REFUSAL: The tree already shows signs of being under physiological stress. Reducing the whole crown by 3-4m would remove a significant proportion of the crown which may compound any existing health issues and potentially leave it vulnerable to other forms of stress. This would compromise the retention span of an otherwise large, long-lived species of tree and one which provides benefit in terms of public, visual amenity.
2. CONSENT TO: T1 Oak: Crown reduce by 2m height and 2m lateral spread, with pruning wounds limited to 80mm diameter. T2 Oak: Reduce property (north-east) segment of the crown by 2m, blending this into the upper crown and reducing height that side by no more than 2m. Pruning wounds limited to 60mm.
3. 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. Reason: To ensure work is carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
4. 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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