2no. Oak (G1) growing as a single canopy. - Reduce the overall canopy height from approx. 20m to no less than 16m, with pruning cuts not exceeding 55mm in diameter. - Reduce the overall canopy spread from approx. 19m to no less than 16m, with pruning cuts not exceeding 40mm in diameter. - Crown lift to 5.5m above the adjacent highway to provide statutory clearance. - Remove epicormic growth from the stems up to a height of 6m above ground level. The works are intended to provide appropriate clearance over the highway, maintain safe vehicular access, and manage the size of the combined canopy while retaining the trees' overall form, health, and amenity value. The works constitute routine arboricultural management and are limited in extent to ensure the long-term vitality and structural integrity of the trees.

1. REFUSE: 2no. Oak (G1) growing as a single canopy. - Reduce the overall canopy height from approx. 20m to no less than 16m, with pruning cuts not exceeding 55mm in diameter. - Reduce the overall canopy spread from approx. 19m to no less than 16m, with pruning cuts not exceeding 40mm in diameter.
2. Reason: The proposed height reduction by up to 4m and crown spread reduction by up to 3m on 2no. Oak (G1) is considered unjustified and will be of detriment to the health and appearance of the trees. The works would thus result in an adverse impact upon the visual amenity, ecology and wildlife and screening of the surrounding area. More details are available in the Officer Report.
3. CONSENT TO: 2no. Oak (G1) growing as a single canopy. - Prune the branches on the property side only by up to 1m to provide a 3m clearance from the roof. - Crown lift to 5.5m above the adjacent highway to provide statutory clearance. - Remove epicormic growth from the stems up to a height of 6m above ground level.
4. 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
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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