1no. Oak (T1) - Remove. Declining canopy and decay fungi at base of the tree. 1no. Hedge (H2) - Outgrown. Lay hedge to reinforce boundary feature to aid its retention in the future. 1Group Ash (G3) - Remove. Declining canopy with ash dieback and asymmetrical canopies towards the highway. Treat stumps to prevent regrowth. 1no. Oak (T4) - Remove due to lean and asymmetrical canopy towards building. 1no. Oak (T5) - Reduce from current height of 20m to final height of 15m with horizontal radial canopy spread of 6m due to adjacent anticipated tree removals and slight asymmetrical canopy. Replacement tree planting to include, trees to be planted within 5m of the removed trees: 1no. beech fagus sylvatica (loss of T1) & 1no. hornbeam Carpinus betulus (loss of T3) And a hedge to be interplanted with additional (c200 1+1u bare root or 1 litre pots) British native plants to gap up the hedge, add biodiversity to the hedge, and to aid its retention into the future.

1. The Council GRANTS CONSENT for the following work: 1no. Oak (T1) - Remove; 1no. Hedge (H2) - Lay hedge to reinforce boundary feature to aid its retention in the future; 1Group Ash (G3) - Remove; 1no. Oak (T4) – Remove; 1no. Oak (T5) - Reduce from current height of 20m to final height of 15m with horizontal radial canopy spread of 6m.
2. The consented works are subject to the following conditions:
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 consented works are carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
4. Two (2) replacement trees are required to replace T1 and T4. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Council, the replacement trees shall be any combination of Dutch elm disease-resistant elms (e.g. Ulmus laevis / European white elm, Ulmus minor 'Ademuz' or Ulmus 'Nanguen' LUTECE), common beech (Fagus sylvatica) and/or hornbeam (Carpinus betulus). Both shall be supplied in accordance with BS 3936-1:1992 as "selected standards" (i.e. 10-12cm girth measured at 1m above ground and an overall height of 300-350cm). The replacement trees shall be planted within 5m of the felled trees. The replacement trees shall be planted within the first available planting season (October to March) following the tree removals. Tree planting shall be in accordance with the relevant prescriptions of BS:8545. If within a period of five years after planting either replacement tree is removed, dies or in the opinion of the Council becomes seriously defective, it shall be replaced in the next planting season. Reason: To conserve the character of the locality.
5. 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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