1no. Alder (T1) - Reduce entire canopy by 2-3m back to suitable growth points behind where they have been pruned previously. Remove 1x lowest limb growing over footpath & highway. 1no. Alder (T2) - Reduce entire canopy by 2-3m back to suitable growth points behind where they have been pruned previously. Remove 2x low limbs growing over footpath & highway. Reason - To maintain size of the trees within the aspect of the front garden & to achieve suitable clearance over footpath & highway.

1. REFUSE: 1no. Alder (T1) - Reduce entire canopy by 2-3m back to suitable growth points behind where they have been pruned previously. 1no. Alder (T2) - Reduce entire canopy by 2-3m back to suitable growth points behind where they have been pruned previously Reason for refusal: Reduction beyond the points where the trees had previously been reduced to would be harmful to the visual appearance and health of the trees. It would shorten the life expectancy of both and therefore adversely impact on public, visual amenity. The size of the trees does not seem disproportionate to the size of the space they are growing in and is comparable to others on the same road. More extensive crown reduction than previously permitted is not necessary in terms of footpath and highway clearance.
2. CONSENT TO: 1no. Alder (T1) - Reduce entire canopy by 1.5-2m to previous pruning points. Remove 1x lowest limb growing over footpath & highway. 1no. Alder (T2) - Reduce entire canopy by 1.5-2m to previous pruning points. Remove 2x low limbs growing over footpath & highway.
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 works are carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
4. 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. 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. The granting of consent does not give the applicant or their agent a legal right to enter land without the owner’s permission. Advice regarding overhead utilities should be sought with the relevant service provider prior to commencing work.

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