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West Cliff Pump Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NG
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Amendment to proposed works:T1; White Poplar (Populus alba) - Remove snapped hanging bough. Remove lowest bough extending over garden and nearly connecting with lawn. Deadwood.Reason: To make the tree safe and remove overloaded bough.T2; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Dismantle and replant with tree in keeping with area.Reason: Tree is casting excessive shade and encroaching garden.T3; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce approximately 30% overall canopy to match adjacent Holm oak (Quercus ilex).Reason: Tree is casting excessive shade and encroaching garden.T4; Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce overall canopy approximately 25-30% (approximately as on attached picture).Reason: To provide arboricultural maintenance and manage the excessive shade.T5; Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce horizontal lower bough overhang approx. 2m to the tennis court.Reason: To reduce the encroachment.T6; Monterey cypress (Cuppresus macrocarpa) - Reduce horizontal lower bough overhang approx. 2m to the tennis court. Reason: To reduce the encroachment.G1; Group of Bay (Prunus nobilis) (from end of neighbours garage to the corner of tennis court) - Reduce trees to approximately 2-3M height.Reason: To reduce excessive shade and provide easier ongoing maintenance.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
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| TREE WORKS DECISION NOTICE APPROVALDecision Notice · PDF | 3 Sept 2026 | View |
| TREE OFFICER REPORTTree Work Application Report · PDF | 3 Sept 2026 | View |
| CONFIRMATION OF AMENDED PROPOSAL WORDING FOR T2 AND T3Supporting Information · PDF | 28 Aug 2026 | View |
| APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form - Public Copy · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| LOCATION PLANPlan - Location | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| PHOTO OF T4 - REDUCTIONSupporting Information | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
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