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South Muskham Prebend Church Street Southwell
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Council sourceT1 Acer (Maple)Situated adjacent to a residential dwelling, within close proximity to apartment buildings. This is a mature specimen that has previously undergone pruning works and responded well, demonstrating good vitality and recovery.Proposed Works:Crown reduction of up to 3 metres, reducing back to appropriate growth points while maintaining the natural form and shape of the tree. Works will aim to balance the crown, reduce end-weight, and ensure continued suitability for its location adjacent to built structuresT2 Acer (Maple)Located adjacent to the highway and overhanging the pedestrian footpath. The tree has been previously managed and exhibits established pruning points.Proposed Works:Crown reduction of approximately 1 metre, pruning back to previous reduction points where appropriate. Works will maintain clearance over the highway and footpath while preserving the tree's natural form and amenity value.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
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| DECISIONDecision · PDF | 21 May 2026 | View |
| DELEGATED REPORTOfficer or File Notes · PDF | 21 May 2026 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| PHOTO SHOWING PROPOSED WORKSPhotographs · PDF | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| PHOTO SHOWING PROPOSED WORKSPhotographs | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| AERIAL PHOTO SHOWING TREES LOCATIONSPhotographs | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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