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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
T845 Sycamore: Girdling root crossing over western buttress approx. 40mm dia. Some epicormic regrowth establishing on main stem 3 codominant leaders forming crown. *Carry out structural pruning with the selective removal of vertical regrowth establishing within crown *Sever girdling root to the western quadrant *Remove epicormic regrowth on main stem T846 Common Horse Chestnut: Growing on noticeable mound resulting from a suspected historical root plate failure now re-established. Mechanical damage to raised roots within lawn attributed to scalping by mower. Historically topped at 2.5m resulting in formation of 2 codominant leaders with adequate union formation. Epicormic regrowth establishing on lower stems. *Remove epicormic regrowth from main stem T847 Sycamore: Historical wounding to western buttressing. Prominent buttress formation to east. Sweep on main stem and asymmetrical crown bias to east due to competition from neighbouring trees. Epicormic regrowth establishing on upper stem. Vertical regrowth forming within crown. *Remove epicormic regrowth *Carry out structural pruning the selective removal of vertical regrowth forming within crown T848 Common Lime: Historical wounding to raised roots within lawn. Single stem specimen. Good resonance when sounded at base and on main stem. Bifurcation of main stem at 2.5m resulting in adequate union formation. Epicormic regrowth establishing on main stem. *Crown lift to 3.0m height removing epicormic regrowth establishing on main stem. T850 Mountain Ash: Girdling root at base approx. 20mm diameter. *Sever girdling root. T852 Common Lime: Epicormic regrowth establishing on main stem. Bifurcation of main stem at 6.0m. *Remove epicormic regrowth on main stem. T853 Common Lime: Epicormic regrowth recently managed at base and establishing on upper main stem. *Remove epicormic regrowth on the upper main stem. T855 Common Lime: In direct contact with public footpath causing a level of disturbance. Epicormic regrowth establishing from 2.0m on main stem. *Crown lift to 3.0m removing epicormic regrowth and providing suitable clearance over path. T856 Common Lime In direct contact with public footpath causing a level of disturbance. Epicormic regrowth establishing from 2.0m on main stem. *Crown lift to 3.0m removing epicormic regrowth and providing suitable clearance over path. T857 Common Lime: In direct contact with public footpath causing a level of disturbance. Epicormic regrowth establishing from 2.0m on main stem. *Crown lift to 3.0m removing epicormic regrowth and providing suitable clearance over path. T858 Pissards Plum Lower northern crown overhanging access road previous pruning to provide clearance. Southern crown partially overhanging public footpath. *Carry out a crown lift and selective pruning to provide adequate clearance over access road and adjacent public footpath. All works are part of cyclical maintenance to ensure health, safety & amenity value of the trees
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/2172/TRE
- Alternative references
- PP-15141087
- Ward
- Canonbury
- Agent
- Kevin Woodham
- UPRN
- 5300053092
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| File Size: 211663, Reference: Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| File Size: 2227066, Reference: Sketch planDefault | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| File Size: 3547157, Reference: Tree surveyDefault | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| 1_John_Spencer.pdfDelegated Report | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| 974667-974665T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_371_v1.pdfTrees - Final Decision Note | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
974667-974665T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_371_v1.pdfPlanning conditions
- TREE WORKS (COMPLIANCE): All tree work shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard BS3998 - Recommendations for Tree Work. In addition: a) No fires shall be lit within [10] metres of the nearest point of the canopy of any retained tree. No equipment, machinery or structure shall be attached to or supported by a retained tree. b) No mixing of cement or use of other contaminating materials or substances shall take place within, or close enough to, a root protection area that seepage or displacement could cause them to enter a root protection area. c) No alterations or variations to the approved works or tree protection schemes shall be made without prior written consent of the local planning authority. REASON: In the interest of the protection of trees and to safeguard visual amenities.
