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11 Chestnut Grove Nottingham Nottingham City NG3 5AD
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Council sourceT1 - Ornamental Cherry (Prunus sp.)Rear garden, adjacent to brick outbuilding. Approx. 8-9m high, crown spread approx. 10m.Crown reduce by up to 2m in height and lateral spread to suitable growth points, retaining a balanced natural shape. Crown lift to approx. 3m above ground level over the lawn, removing low, heavily overhanging limbs. Remove deadwood. All cuts to BS 3998:2010.Reason: tree has outgrown its space; excessive overhang and shading of the garden and outbuilding.T2 - Silver Birch (Betula pendula)Rear garden, border adjacent to [rear/side] boundary fence. Approx. 15m high.Light crown reduction of up to 1.5m in height and spread to shape. Remove deadwood and any crossing or rubbing branches. All cuts to BS 3998:2010.Reason: routine maintenance.T3 - Conifer (Cypress, Chamaecyparis / Cuprocyparis sp.)Side garden, adjacent to timber shed. Approx. 11m high.Reduce height by approx. 3m to a finished height of approx. 8m. Trim and shape the sides, keeping within the green foliage.Reason: excessive height; shading of house and garden.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
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| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| TREE LOCATION ON MAPLayout Plans & Elevations | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
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