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Tree - B1. Beech Tree - crown reduction to clear telephone lines and safe clearance for passing vehicles, raise lower canopy to 5.7m, thin 10% to improve light access. No maintenance has been carried out for 15-20 years. Seeking to restore the tree so that it is in keeping and in proportion to surroundings. Currently overshadowing road, pavement and impacting telephone lines.Tree - L1 Ash Tree - full removal due to ash die back, rusty coloured buds, 30% of canopy is dead, co-dominant trunks bark included, poses danger to public as dead branches overhang pavement.Tree - L2. Plum Tree - crown cleaning.Trees - L6, L4, L3. Limes. Pollard to previous points. Plan to maintain the historical planting scheme as a line of pollards.Tree - L5. Beech. Tree near to both properties (neighbouring property No. 8 Sefton Drive) - full removal, not in keeping with row of lime trees, considerable overhang on neighbouring property and roofline. No visible pruning point to help maintain or create balance. Various Small - Rear Side Purple Plum Tree - full removal, fungal pathogens are evident, unstable at the base, containerised within a raised bed and rooted to the top of bunker.

10 Sefton Drive Nottingham NG3 5ER

DecidedReference: 26/00458/PWCNottingham City Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Works to trees in Conservation Areas
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
5 May 2026
Local authority
Nottingham City Council

Application overview

Tree - B1. Beech Tree - crown reduction to clear telephone lines and safe clearance for passing vehicles, raise lower canopy to 5.7m, thin 10% to improve light access. No maintenance has been carried out for 15-20 years. Seeking to restore the tree so that it is in keeping and in proportion to surroundings. Currently overshadowing road, pavement and impacting telephone lines.Tree - L1 Ash Tree - full removal due to ash die back, rusty coloured buds, 30% of canopy is dead, co-dominant trunks bark included, poses danger to public as dead branches overhang pavement.Tree - L2. Plum Tree - crown cleaning.Trees - L6, L4, L3. Limes. Pollard to previous points. Plan to maintain the historical planting scheme as a line of pollards.Tree - L5. Beech. Tree near to both properties (neighbouring property No. 8 Sefton Drive) - full removal, not in keeping with row of lime trees, considerable overhang on neighbouring property and roofline. No visible pruning point to help maintain or create balance. Various Small - Rear Side Purple Plum Tree - full removal, fungal pathogens are evident, unstable at the base, containerised within a raised bed and rooted to the top of bunker.

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26/00458/PWC
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Mapperley (May 2019)

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DocumentPublishedAction
PWC No Objection - DecisionDecision Notice · PDF1 May 2026View
PHOTO 4Layout Plans & Elevations24 Mar 2026View
PHOTO 3Layout Plans & Elevations24 Mar 2026View
PHOTO 2Layout Plans & Elevations24 Mar 2026View
PHOTO 1Layout Plans & Elevations24 Mar 2026View
SKETCH PLANLayout Plans & Elevations24 Mar 2026View

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PWC No Objection - Decision
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