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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:-Tree number 991 Holm Oak - reduce crown on south side by 2.5 to 3 metres.-Tree no. 992 Corsican Pine - reduce branches on south side of crown by 2.5 to 3 metres.-Tree no. 994 Corsican Pine - remove one large branch at its point of origin on south side of crown which is above the adjacent building. Reduce the two large remaining branches to the first major secondary branch. Reduce all the remaining branches above the adjacent building by 2.5 to 3 metres.

St Thomas Church Church Place Neath SA11 3LL

DecidedReference: P2023/0894Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Works to a tree with a TPO
Received
24 Nov 2023
Validated
24 Nov 2023
Determination deadline
18 Jan 2024
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:-Tree number 991 Holm Oak - reduce crown on south side by 2.5 to 3 metres.-Tree no. 992 Corsican Pine - reduce branches on south side of crown by 2.5 to 3 metres.-Tree no. 994 Corsican Pine - remove one large branch at its point of origin on south side of crown which is above the adjacent building. Reduce the two large remaining branches to the first major secondary branch. Reduce all the remaining branches above the adjacent building by 2.5 to 3 metres.

Proposal details

Reference
P2023/0894
Alternative references
PP-12460984
Ward
Neath North
Parish
Neath Town Council
Agent
The Arb Team

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St Thomas Church Church Place Neath SA11 3LL

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Decision NoticeDecisionNot publishedView
Tree Location Plan (STC P1)Location PlanNot publishedView
Location PlanLocation PlanNot publishedView
ApplicationFormRedactedSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Location PlanLocation PlanNot publishedView

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