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Works to the following trees protected by Neath Town Centre Conservation Area Status, some of which are also covered by Tree Preservation Order T16:4 x Corsican Pine- 981 - Reduce 3 large branches by 2 to 2.5 metres on west side which overhang building. - 984 - Remove all major deadwood, remove 2 lower branches directly above tree 983, and reduce 1 branch on north side near building by removing one lower lateral. - 992 - Remove deadwood.- 994 - Reduce 1 large branch on west side and 2 large branches over building on south side by 2 to 2.5 metres. Remove deadwood.1 x Horse Chestnut- 982 - Remove all branches near building on west side to provide a minimum two metre clearance.1 x Red Horse Chestnut - 996 - Reduce 1 major branch on north side and 1 major branch on west side by 2 metres. 1 x Purple Beech- 987 - Remove all minor branches within 2 metres of church.1 x Evergreen Oak - 991 - Reduce lower over extended branch on west side by 2 to 2.5 metres.1 x Goat Willow - 990 - Remove tree and poison stump with a suitable herbicide to prevent regrowth. 1 x Japanese Cherry - 985 - Remove deadwood.1 x Tree daisies / Olearia - 997 (G) - Sever Ivy.

St Thomas Church Church Place Neath Neath Port Talbot

DecidedReference: P2020/1061Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

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Status
Decided
Application type
Works to a tree with a TPO
Received
23 Nov 2020
Validated
23 Nov 2020
Determination deadline
17 Jan 2021
Local authority
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Application overview

Works to the following trees protected by Neath Town Centre Conservation Area Status, some of which are also covered by Tree Preservation Order T16:4 x Corsican Pine- 981 - Reduce 3 large branches by 2 to 2.5 metres on west side which overhang building. - 984 - Remove all major deadwood, remove 2 lower branches directly above tree 983, and reduce 1 branch on north side near building by removing one lower lateral. - 992 - Remove deadwood.- 994 - Reduce 1 large branch on west side and 2 large branches over building on south side by 2 to 2.5 metres. Remove deadwood.1 x Horse Chestnut- 982 - Remove all branches near building on west side to provide a minimum two metre clearance.1 x Red Horse Chestnut - 996 - Reduce 1 major branch on north side and 1 major branch on west side by 2 metres. 1 x Purple Beech- 987 - Remove all minor branches within 2 metres of church.1 x Evergreen Oak - 991 - Reduce lower over extended branch on west side by 2 to 2.5 metres.1 x Goat Willow - 990 - Remove tree and poison stump with a suitable herbicide to prevent regrowth. 1 x Japanese Cherry - 985 - Remove deadwood.1 x Tree daisies / Olearia - 997 (G) - Sever Ivy.

Proposal details

Reference
P2020/1061
Ward
Neath North
Parish
Neath Town Council
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The Arb team

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