1no. Oak (T1982) - Fell, dead 1no. Oak (T1983) - Dead stem, remove 1no. Oak (T1985) - Fell. Rotten at the base, decay 1no. Oak (T1986) - Fell. Very poor buttress roots, historic movement, Stag heading. 1no Oak (T1992) - Fell. Dying off, stag heading. 1no. Oak (T1990) - Fell. Decay in the base, poor buttress roots. 1no. Oak (T1989) - Fell. Twin stem, buttress decay, decay in the trunk. Deadwood in the canopy.

1. The Council REFUSES CONSENT for the following works: 1no Oak (T1992) - Fell. Dying off, stag heading. 1no. Oak (T1990) - Fell. Decay in the base, poor buttress roots. REASONS FOR REFUSAL: 1. Both T1990 and T1992 provide a high level of public, visual amenity. Both are clearly visible within the busy retail park. As such, the felling of trees must be suitably justified. The proposal has not been supported by written arboricultural advice, only very brief notes on the condition of each tree. This makes it difficult to support all of the proposed works. 2. T1992 shows some loss of vitality in the upper crown, likely reflective of its harsh growing environment (soil compaction, reflected heat). It is otherwise visually healthy. No evidence has been supplied which would support the view that the tree is dying off and that felling is justified. 3. T1990 is a short, standing stem living off healthy epicormic growth. It has obvious decay in the stem but the extent of this has not been substantiated. A strip of dysfunction occupies approximately 20% of the stem circumference and the buttress roots associated with this are poor. However, the remaining 80% of the stem circumference and buttressing appears sound. Insufficient evidence has been supplied to justify the felling of this tree.
2. The Council GRANTS CONSENT for the following works: 1no. Oak (T1985) - Fell. Rotten at the base, decay 1no. Oak (T1986) - Fell. Very poor buttress roots, historic movement, Stag heading. 1no. Oak (T1989) - Fell. Twin stem, buttress decay, decay in the trunk. Deadwood in the canopy.
3. The following work is exempt from application: 1no. Oak (T1982) - Fell, dead 1no. Oak (T1983) - Dead stem, remove In the case of T1982, there is a duty to replace this tree once it has been felled. Suitable replacement tree species include English oak (Quercus robur) or Dutch elm disease-resistant elm (e.g. Ulmus ‘New Horizon’).
4. The consented work is subject to the following conditions: 1. The consented works shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree work - Recommendations. Reason: To ensure consented works are carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice. 2. Three (3) replacement trees are required to replace T1985, T1986 and T1989. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Council, the replacement trees shall be any combination of English oak (Quercus robur), Dutch elm disease-resistant elm (e.g. Ulmus 'New Horizon') and/or hornbeam (Carpinus betulus). All 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 2m of the existing 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 any 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 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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