1no. Oak (T02) - Prune roots at excavations edge. Removing approx 2% of rooting area. 1no. Oak (T07) - Prune roots at excavations edge. The works relate to the formation of a new concrete base for an electrical substation to be installed by SSE. The base will be located close to or partially within the root protection zone of an oak tree, will be formed 550mm below the surface of the ground.

1. The Council GRANTS CONSENT for the following work: 1no. Oak (T02) - Prune roots at excavations edge. Removing approx 2% of rooting area. 1no. Oak (T07) - Prune roots at excavations edge.
2. The consented work is subject to the following condition: 1. The consented works shall be carried out in accordance with the Arbtech Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan, dated 1st December 2025. Reason: To ensure consented works do not have an adverse impact on retained trees and their value to public amenity.
3. Notes to Applicant: This consent relates only to the proposed root pruning of TPO trees. It DOES NOT extend to the proposed formation of a concrete slab and sub-station. This may require planning permission in its own right. The following works do not relate to TPO trees: 1no. Scots Pine (T08) - Fell and remove stump; 1no. Field Maple (T10) - Prune roots at excavations edge; 1no. Ash (T11) - Prune roots at excavations edge; 1no. Ash (T12) - Fell and remove stump; 1no. Field Maple (T13) - Fell and remove stump; 1no. Oak (T14) - Fell and remove stump. 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. 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. Deadwood may be removed at any time without an application. 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 works. 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 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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