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T.1 - Twisted Willow. Clean failed limb in paddock area, and re-pollard entire tree back to main branch framework to a final height of 4m and shape to rebalance tree as a result of limb breakout. T.2 - Crack Willow. Clean crown of damaged and dead wood. Re-pollard back to secondary branch framework to a final height of 8-10m and shape to reduce overall weight on compromised buttress, stem and main scaffold branches to reduce the risk of wind throw. T.3 - Eucalyptus - clean crown of deadwood. T.4 - Crack Willow. Historic pollard, with multiple stem delamination as a result of end-loading. Clean failed limb over fence line, and re-pollard back to 4m to be retained as an eco stem. T.5 - Crack Willow. Clean failed limb over fence line, and re-pollard back to previous pollard knuckles at 3.5m and shape to prevent further limb failure on historic pollard unions. T.6 - Silver Birch. Clean damaged, hanging limb in upper crown and reduce lateral leader by 1m to suppress vertical growth and competition leader growth. T.7 - Gingko biloba. Cut wisteria away from crown and to give clearance. T.8 - Apple (uprooted). Clear and remove to ground level. T.9 - Beech (dead/dying). Extensive decay at base of stem on western side, with decay running up into upper stem. Bark flaking throughout primary, secondary and tertiary branches. Reduce entire tree to a final stem height of 3m, to be retained as an eco stem.

The Bell House Bell Lane Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PS

DecidedReference: P0080/25/TCAForest of Dean District Council

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Application summary

Status
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Application type
Trees within a Conservation Area
Received
22 Jan 2025
Validated
22 Jan 2025
Determination deadline
5 Mar 2025
Local authority
Forest of Dean District Council

Application overview

T.1 - Twisted Willow. Clean failed limb in paddock area, and re-pollard entire tree back to main branch framework to a final height of 4m and shape to rebalance tree as a result of limb breakout. T.2 - Crack Willow. Clean crown of damaged and dead wood. Re-pollard back to secondary branch framework to a final height of 8-10m and shape to reduce overall weight on compromised buttress, stem and main scaffold branches to reduce the risk of wind throw. T.3 - Eucalyptus - clean crown of deadwood. T.4 - Crack Willow. Historic pollard, with multiple stem delamination as a result of end-loading. Clean failed limb over fence line, and re-pollard back to 4m to be retained as an eco stem. T.5 - Crack Willow. Clean failed limb over fence line, and re-pollard back to previous pollard knuckles at 3.5m and shape to prevent further limb failure on historic pollard unions. T.6 - Silver Birch. Clean damaged, hanging limb in upper crown and reduce lateral leader by 1m to suppress vertical growth and competition leader growth. T.7 - Gingko biloba. Cut wisteria away from crown and to give clearance. T.8 - Apple (uprooted). Clear and remove to ground level. T.9 - Beech (dead/dying). Extensive decay at base of stem on western side, with decay running up into upper stem. Bark flaking throughout primary, secondary and tertiary branches. Reduce entire tree to a final stem height of 3m, to be retained as an eco stem.

Proposal details

Reference
P0080/25/TCA
Alternative references
PP-13714079
Ward
Westbury-on-Severn
Parish
Westbury On Severn
Agent
LM Tree Care Ltd

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DecisionDecision · PDF19 Feb 2025View
Site NoticeSite Notice · PDF24 Jan 2025View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF22 Jan 2025View
SKETCH PLANDrawing22 Jan 2025View

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