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x2 Oak trees. Selectively shorten only the lower lateral branches of both trees that touch or overhang the garage roof, main house roof and internet cable from garage apex to house. Reduce length of those projecting branches by up to approximately 2m from their present extent, cutting to suitable lateral branch unions, aiming for approximately 2m clearance from the roofs and cable where achievable. Principle limbs and uppercrowns to be retained; no felling or whole-crown reduction.

12 Hickmans Lane Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2BL

Pending ConsiderationReference: DM/26/2360Mid Sussex District Council

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Status
Pending Consideration
Application type
Tree Surgery
Received
24 Sept 2026
Validated
24 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
19 Nov 2026
Local authority
Mid Sussex District Council

Application overview

x2 Oak trees. Selectively shorten only the lower lateral branches of both trees that touch or overhang the garage roof, main house roof and internet cable from garage apex to house. Reduce length of those projecting branches by up to approximately 2m from their present extent, cutting to suitable lateral branch unions, aiming for approximately 2m clearance from the roofs and cable where achievable. Principle limbs and uppercrowns to be retained; no felling or whole-crown reduction.

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DM/26/2360
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Lindfield
Parish
Lindfield

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12 Hickmans Lane Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2BL

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Lindfield Parish CouncilConsultation responseNot publishedView
MSDC Neighbour Notification SheetSite notes and file notesNot publishedView
Photographic evidence 2/2 (lower branches affecting rooflines and cable)Superseded DocumentsNot publishedView
Photographic evidence 1/2 (lower branches affecting rooflines and cable)Supporting statementNot publishedView
P1 Tree Location and Pruning PlanSupporting statementNot publishedView
Application FormApplication formNot publishedView

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