English Yew (A) - complete removal due to excessive size (4-5m height, 2m spread, still growing), inappropriately close to 17th century stone-built cottage with shallow footings. Tree gives rise to excessive shading of the front door and windows (ground & first floor). Replant with dwarf hawthorn at location (B) - more distant from house walls
Yew Tree Cottage Main Road Wensley Matlock DE4 2LJ
Decided: ACCEPTReference: NP/TCA/0623/0717Peak District National Park Authority
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English Yew (A) - complete removal due to excessive size (4-5m height, 2m spread, still growing), inappropriately close to 17th century stone-built cottage with shallow footings. Tree gives rise to excessive shading of the front door and windows (ground & first floor). Replant with dwarf hawthorn at location (B) - more distant from house walls
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Reference
NP/TCA/0623/0717
Parish
South Darley
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