1no. Oak (T1, originates from no. 37) - Reduce crown on south side to give at least 3m clearance of the building to alleviate squirrel damage to roof and fascias. 1no. Hawthorn (T2, originates from no. 37) - Reduce back to clear building by up to 3m 1no. Oak (T3, originates from no. 31A) - Reduce by 2.5 m over garden of no. 39.

1. The Council REFUSES CONSENT for the following work: 1no. Oak (T1, originates from no. 37) - Reduce crown on south side to give at least 3m clearance of the building REASON FOR REFUSAL: To provide “at least” 3m clearance of the building would allow the extent of work to be open-ended. This could result in excessive works which would be harmful to public, visual amenity and contrary to BS3998:2010 Tree work – Recommendations.
2. The Council GRANTS CONSENT for the following work: 1no. Oak (T1, originates from no. 37) - Reduce crown on south side to give up to 3m clearance of the building by pruning secondary branches only; 1no. Hawthorn (T2, originates from no. 37) - Reduce back to clear building by up to 3m; 1no. Oak (T3, originates from no. 31A) - Reduce by 2.5 m over garden of no. 39.
3. The consented work is subject to the following condition: 1. 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
4. 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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