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Remove mature sycamore to the front of The Poplars.Major fungal growth & sizeable cracks in bark visible from a distance.Evident sooty bark infection. Bark fully peeled in places exposing mycelium matting. Old fruiting bodies (too old to confidently identify; small cluster of caps shown in photos) suggest deep infection and significant basal decay. Overhang of major deadwood to highway and property.Major fallen deadwood around the base of the tree.Significant deadwood across whole canopy. Major deadwood overhanging highway. Significant amenity value; recommend replanting with Oak or Beech.

The Poplars Upton Road Southwell NG25 0QB

Not publishedReference: 25/01419/TPONewark and Sherwood District Council

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Application summary

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Application type
Works to Tree/s Protected by TPO
Received
20 Aug 2025
Validated
21 Aug 2025
Determination deadline
16 Oct 2025
Local authority
Newark and Sherwood District Council

Application overview

Remove mature sycamore to the front of The Poplars.Major fungal growth & sizeable cracks in bark visible from a distance.Evident sooty bark infection. Bark fully peeled in places exposing mycelium matting. Old fruiting bodies (too old to confidently identify; small cluster of caps shown in photos) suggest deep infection and significant basal decay. Overhang of major deadwood to highway and property.Major fallen deadwood around the base of the tree.Significant deadwood across whole canopy. Major deadwood overhanging highway. Significant amenity value; recommend replanting with Oak or Beech.

Proposal details

Reference
25/01419/TPO
Alternative references
PP-14269458
Ward
Trent
Parish
Upton
Agent
Mr Joseph Hicks

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Application location

The Poplars Upton Road Southwell NG25 0QB

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DocumentPublishedAction
DecisionDecision · PDF5 Sept 2025View
Officer or File NotesOfficer or File Notes · PDF5 Sept 2025View
APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF20 Aug 2025View
PHOTOGRAPH OF INSIDE OF BRANCHPhotographs20 Aug 2025View
PHOTOGRAPH OF BASE OF TREEPhotographs20 Aug 2025View
CLOSER PHOTOGRAPH OF BASE OF TREEPhotographs20 Aug 2025View
PHOTOGRAPH OF MUSHROOMSPhotographs20 Aug 2025View
PHOTOGRAPH OF DAMAGE ON TRUNKPhotographs20 Aug 2025View
PHOTOGRAPH OF DAMAGE ON TRUNK 2Photographs20 Aug 2025View
PHOTOGRAPH OF BRANCH SPREADPhotographs20 Aug 2025View
PHOTOGRAPH OF BRANCHES OVER ROADPhotographs20 Aug 2025View
THOROUGH ASSESSMENTSupport Information20 Aug 2025View

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