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Proposed works to 1x Crack Willow (Salix fragilis) - Situated at Neath Castle:-Reduce large limb on south side by 4m to leave a lateral 5m in length.-Reduce height of tree from 14m to 11m. -Reduce laterals north side (castle) of crown by 3m to balance crown. -Pruning cuts should be made to appropriate growth points and where possible retaining a lateral branch of at least 1/3 of the removed portion.

Neath Castle Castle Street Neath SA11 3LU

DecidedReference: P2022/0264Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

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Neath Castle Castle Street Neath SA11 3LU

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Received
21 Mar 2022
Validated
16 May 2022
Determination deadline
10 Jul 2022
Local authority
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Application overview

Proposed works to 1x Crack Willow (Salix fragilis) - Situated at Neath Castle:-Reduce large limb on south side by 4m to leave a lateral 5m in length.-Reduce height of tree from 14m to 11m. -Reduce laterals north side (castle) of crown by 3m to balance crown. -Pruning cuts should be made to appropriate growth points and where possible retaining a lateral branch of at least 1/3 of the removed portion.

Proposal details

Reference
P2022/0264
Alternative references
PP-11136109
Ward
Neath North
Parish
Neath Town Council

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Decision NoticeDecisionNot publishedView
Photos of willow tree 17.05.22Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Additional info - Willow tree - Neath CastleSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Neath Castle Willow - picturesSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
ApplicationFormRedactedSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Neath Castle Willow - Tree Condition Survey 22nd FebruarySupporting DocumentNot publishedView

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