1no. Oak (T1) - Crown thin to remove rubbing and crossing branches and any broken or damaged branches. There are some over extended branches throughout the crown. These are mainly throughout the northwestern and round to the southeastern side of the crown. These would need pruning in by up to 2m whilst keeping the pruning cuts to a maximum of 75mm in diameter.

1. The Council REFUSES CONSENT for the following work: 1no. Oak (T1) - Crown thin to remove rubbing and crossing branches and any broken or damaged branches. There are some over extended branches throughout the crown. These are mainly throughout the northwestern and round to the southeastern side of the crown. These would need pruning in by up to 2m whilst keeping the pruning cuts to a maximum of 75mm in diameter. REASONS FOR REFUSAL: 1. Crown thinning must be specified as a percentage so that it is measurable. The proposal as it is, is open-ended and could result in excessive amounts of thinning which would be harmful to the visual appearance of the tree and its long-term health. 2. The specification is vague in so much as it does not identify what would constitute overextension. This leaves interpretation difficult and could result in excessive pruning. At the time of the site visit, branches were growing normally and with an acceptable taper therefore did not appear overextended.
2. The Council GRANTS CONSENT for the following work: 1no. Oak (T1) – Crown thin by up to 15%, favouring the removal of the weaker of rubbing/crossing branches and broken or damaged branches.
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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