1no. Oak - 3m crown lift and 3m reduction of remaining crown. Maintaining good shape and being mindful to prune to viable growth points. Overhanging 4 properties. Including houses. Solar panels. Outbuildings etc.

1. The Council REFUSES CONSENT for the following work: 1no. Oak - 3m crown lift and 3m reduction of remaining crown. REASON FOR REFUSAL: The application oak is a large, mature, native tree. It has form typical of the species and is visually in good health. Despite its location in a rear garden, it is clearly visible from surrounding road and the recreation ground. The condition of the tree is such that it is capable of offering long term benefit in terms of public, visual amenity. The proposed reduction has not been suitably evidenced. It would result in harm to the visual appearance, health and amenity value of the tree. It is acknowledged that the tree has grown close to adjacent buildings therefore pruning to clear these is reasonable (see below).
2. The Council GRANTS CONSENT for the following work: 1no. Oak – Crownlift to 3m above ground level. Reduce to clear buildings by 2m.
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. Reason: To ensure consented works are carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
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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