Proposed works: 1. Reduce lateral branches extending toward the house and garden by approximately 2m, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. 2. Selective crown lift to approximately 3m, removing only secondary and tertiary branches. 3. Remove epicormic growth from the main stem and primary limbs. 4. Remove deadwood (exempt, included for clarity). 5. All cuts will made to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS3998. This application seeks consent for proportionate, evidence based maintenance works to the oak tree located at the rear boundary of Longridge House. The works are necessary to maintain safe clearance from the property, improve light levels, manage the lower canopy, and reduce the potential for soil shrinkage on clay based foundations, while preventing the development of excessive lateral extension toward the property as the tree continues to mature. The proposed works are preventative, proportionate, and in accordance with BS3998:2010, retaining the tree’s natural form while ensuring long term health and safe clearance.

1. GRANT CONSENT: Oak - 1. Reduce lateral branches extending toward the house and garden by approximately 2m, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. 2. Selective crown lift to approximately 3m, removing only secondary and tertiary branches. 3. Remove epicormic growth from the main stem and primary limbs. 4. Remove deadwood (exempt, included for clarity). 5. All cuts will made to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS3998.
2. 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
3. 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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