1no. Oak (T1) - Remove the 1.5m regrowth back to the pre-cuts on the West and South side of the crown (25mm stem dia.). 1st Southern lateral to reduce back into the 2nd fork, branch length circa 2.5m, stem dia. cut 50mm. 15-20% crown thin canopy, stem diameter branch foliage no greater than 25- 30mm. To lighten some of the weight avoiding future failure due to the hazard beam.

1. REFUSE: 1 No. oak (T1) – Crown-thin by 15-20%.
2. Reason: The proposed crown thinning of 1 no.Oak (T1) by 15-20% 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. This aspect of the application has not been justified and there appears to be no arboricultural reason to carry out the work. Should crown-thinning be permitted as well as the other items of work, this would result in substantial loss of foliage and cause undue stress to a mature tree. The impact of this work would therefore compromise its long-term contribution to public, visual amenity.
3. CONSENT TO: 1no. Oak (T1) - Remove the 1.5m regrowth back to the pre-cuts on the West and South side of the crown (25mm stem dia.). 1st Southern lateral to reduce back into the 2nd fork, branch length circa 2.5m, stem dia. cut 50mm.
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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