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Reduction of 1x Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) at the rear of 16 Lancaster Close Reading. By reducing the tree down from 15m to 12m in height to suitable growth points, plus reducing canopy width by 3m to balance up crown again to suitable points. This will remove limb weight and wind sail. Also to clean the crown.

16 LANCASTER CLOSE, READING, RG1 5HB

Decision MadeReference: PL/24/1068Reading Borough Council

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Status
Decision Made
Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Received
19 Aug 2024
Validated
21 Aug 2024
Determination deadline
16 Oct 2024
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

Reduction of 1x Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) at the rear of 16 Lancaster Close Reading. By reducing the tree down from 15m to 12m in height to suitable growth points, plus reducing canopy width by 3m to balance up crown again to suitable points. This will remove limb weight and wind sail. Also to clean the crown.

Proposal details

Reference
PL/24/1068
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PP-13342438
Ward
Redlands Ward
Agent
Mr Brian Nash

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16 LANCASTER CLOSE, READING, RG1 5HB

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IMG_1791.jpegLocation plan19 Aug 2024View
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