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This application includes trees covered by TPO and Conservation Area:T1 & T2; Maple - Raise and reduce the crown on the western side to provide 2m clearance to the building.Reason: Abate nuisance and prevent damage to the building.T3; Sycamore - Fell dying stem to near ground level.Reason: Tree is dying due to sooty bark disease.T4; Turkey oak - Remove one lowest live branch and remove dead wood.Reason: Allow access under the tree, via the adjacent gateway.T5; Birch - Fell and remove stump.Reason: Tree has been planted too close to the building.T6; Maple - Raise and reduce the crown on the southern side to provide 3m clearance to the building.Reason: Abate nuisance and prevent damage to the building.G7; Hornbeam - Fell to ground level and remove stumps.Reason: Planted as part of a garden design at very close spacing. Not allow for full future maturity of the trees at such close proximity to the house.T8; Lawson cypress - Raise crown to 4.5m from the ground over the driveway access.Reason: Allow free access across the driveway.

Woodland Cottage The Causeway Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TN

DecidedReference: 26/01076/TWIsle of Wight Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Tree Works to TPO
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Isle of Wight Council

Application overview

This application includes trees covered by TPO and Conservation Area:T1 & T2; Maple - Raise and reduce the crown on the western side to provide 2m clearance to the building.Reason: Abate nuisance and prevent damage to the building.T3; Sycamore - Fell dying stem to near ground level.Reason: Tree is dying due to sooty bark disease.T4; Turkey oak - Remove one lowest live branch and remove dead wood.Reason: Allow access under the tree, via the adjacent gateway.T5; Birch - Fell and remove stump.Reason: Tree has been planted too close to the building.T6; Maple - Raise and reduce the crown on the southern side to provide 3m clearance to the building.Reason: Abate nuisance and prevent damage to the building.G7; Hornbeam - Fell to ground level and remove stumps.Reason: Planted as part of a garden design at very close spacing. Not allow for full future maturity of the trees at such close proximity to the house.T8; Lawson cypress - Raise crown to 4.5m from the ground over the driveway access.Reason: Allow free access across the driveway.

Proposal details

Reference
26/01076/TW
Ward
Freshwater South
Parish
Freshwater
Agent
Mr Wayne Isaacson

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Application location

Woodland Cottage The Causeway Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TN

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DocumentPublishedAction
TREE WORKS DECISION NOTICE APPROVALDecision Notice · PDF17 Sept 2026View
TREE OFFICER REPORTTree Work Application Report · PDF17 Sept 2026View
Application Form - Public CopyApplication Form - Public Copy · PDF6 Aug 2026View
Plan - LocationPlan - Location · PDF6 Aug 2026View

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TREE WORKS DECISION NOTICE APPROVAL
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