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There is a large American Oak tree in our front garden. It is causing subsidence to the house. Having consulted a Structural Engineer, we have been advised by a structural engineer that we need to thin the crown by 35%. We will also take the opportunity to remove branches that are below head height and make it difficult to walk under the tree for maintenance, lawnmowing etc...

Oak House Priory Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3NX

DecidedReference: DM/2023/00748Monmouthshire County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Trees with a TPO
Received
26 May 2023
Validated
19 Jun 2023
Determination deadline
14 Aug 2023
Local authority
Monmouthshire County Council

Application overview

There is a large American Oak tree in our front garden. It is causing subsidence to the house. Having consulted a Structural Engineer, we have been advised by a structural engineer that we need to thin the crown by 35%. We will also take the opportunity to remove branches that are below head height and make it difficult to walk under the tree for maintenance, lawnmowing etc...

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DM/2023/00748
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PP-12190783
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Oak House Priory Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3NX

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APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF26 May 2023View
GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION PLANDrawing26 May 2023View
LOCATION PLANOS Extract26 May 2023View

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