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T021 and T022 on attached plan. 2 x Yew both currently clipped into a bell shape. Proposal to clip both into a pyramid shape. Some cutting into old wood may be necessary, in which case renovation of green growth will take 2-3 years, during which time a phased process of cutting will be carried out. The majority of the surface of the clipped trees will retain green growth after the first cut.Reason for work is to restore the historical look of the trees, match the spires of the Minster and the caps and finial on the gateway itself, as well as improving stability.

Southwell Minster Church Street Southwell

Not publishedReference: 26/01474/TWCANewark and Sherwood District Council

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Application summary

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Application type
Tree Work In Conservation Area
Received
14 Sept 2026
Validated
15 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
27 Oct 2026
Local authority
Newark and Sherwood District Council

Application overview

T021 and T022 on attached plan. 2 x Yew both currently clipped into a bell shape. Proposal to clip both into a pyramid shape. Some cutting into old wood may be necessary, in which case renovation of green growth will take 2-3 years, during which time a phased process of cutting will be carried out. The majority of the surface of the clipped trees will retain green growth after the first cut.Reason for work is to restore the historical look of the trees, match the spires of the Minster and the caps and finial on the gateway itself, as well as improving stability.

Proposal details

Reference
26/01474/TWCA
Alternative references
PP-15223758
Ward
Southwell
Parish
Southwell

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Southwell Minster Church Street Southwell

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OFFICER SITE PHOTOGRAPHSPhotographs · PDF29 Sept 2026View
APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF14 Sept 2026View
TREE LOCATIONDrawing or Plan14 Sept 2026View
PHOTO OF SOUTHWELL MINSTER FROM 1950Photographs · PDF14 Sept 2026View

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