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T2 Poplar - Remove the lowest limb that has previously been pruned on the east side, remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter. The proposed works relate to a mature Poplar Tree and involve the removal of the lowest eastern limb which is dead and has been previously pruned. As it no longer contributes to the health or amenity value of the tree, it's removal is proposed to reduce the risk of branch failure and improve public safety. In addition the removal of deadwood greater than 25mm is proposed as routine arboricultural maintenance to minimise the likelihood of falling branches while retaining smaller deadwood where appropriate to provide habitat value for wildlife. The proposed works are limited in scope and represent good arboricultural practice, they are not expected to adversely affect the long term health, structural integrity or visual amenity provided by the tree (Shere Cons)

St James's Church, Church Lane, Shere

DecidedReference: 26/T/00215Guildford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Received
19 Aug 2026
Validated
19 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Guildford Borough Council

Application overview

T2 Poplar - Remove the lowest limb that has previously been pruned on the east side, remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter. The proposed works relate to a mature Poplar Tree and involve the removal of the lowest eastern limb which is dead and has been previously pruned. As it no longer contributes to the health or amenity value of the tree, it's removal is proposed to reduce the risk of branch failure and improve public safety. In addition the removal of deadwood greater than 25mm is proposed as routine arboricultural maintenance to minimise the likelihood of falling branches while retaining smaller deadwood where appropriate to provide habitat value for wildlife. The proposed works are limited in scope and represent good arboricultural practice, they are not expected to adversely affect the long term health, structural integrity or visual amenity provided by the tree (Shere Cons)

Proposal details

Reference
26/T/00215
Alternative references
PP-15169636
Ward
Tillingbourne
Parish
Shere
Agent
Treeline Services Ltd

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Application location

St James's Church, Church Lane, Shere

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF29 Sept 2026View
Officer reportReport · PDF29 Sept 2026View
Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF19 Aug 2026View
Site map, works, tree photosApplication Document · PDF19 Aug 2026View
Climbing inspection reportApplication Document · PDF19 Aug 2026View

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Tree Application Approved
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