1no. Oak (T1, North West of 62 Havendale) - Reduce low hanging branch east side of T1 near corner of property back by 3m to natural growth points. Remove low hanging branch over road to southwest of T1 due to it been struck by tall vehicles. Reduce canopy branches on south/southeast side back by at least 1m to reduce danger of dropping branches and impeding growth of T2. Crown lift to 5m and reduce branches back to lateral union. Tree dropping branches over the property, which have nearly hit people.

1. REFUSE: 1no. Oak (T1, North West of 62 Havendale) -Reduce low hanging branch east side of T1 near corner of property back by 3m to natural growth points. Reduce canopy branches on south/southeast side back by at least 1m to reduce danger of dropping branches and impeding growth of T2 silver birch. (Crown lift to 5m) and reduce branches back to lateral union.
2. Reason: The proposed reduction of low hanging branch east side of T1 near corner of the property back by 3m to natural growth points, reduction of branches on south-southeast side back by at least 1m and crown lift to 5m including reduction of branches back to lateral union are considered unjustified and will be of detriment to the health and appearance of the tree. 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: 1no. English oak (T1) - Reduce the low hanging branch on the east side of the canopy to give no more than 1.8m separation from the fabric of the dwelling. Crown lift the canopy to no higher than 2.4m above the footpaths, and 5.2m above the carriageway.
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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