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Orchard House New Road Lifton PL16 0AQ
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Orchard House New Road Lifton PL16 0AQ
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TPO S266; T1 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to the southern aspect. Remove all deadwood, T2 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to south-facing laterals. Crown lift to provide adequate clearance over the newly planted Oak (T3) and prevent excessive suppression, T3 – Oak - NO WORKS PROPOSED, T4 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to south-facing laterals. Crown lift to provide clearance over the Oak (T3) and reduce the potential for suppression, T5 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m to reduce the mechanical loading and stress imposed on the adjacent wall & T6 – Copper Beech - Crown raise to approximately 5.5m, with additional crown lifting over the driveway to provide suitable clearance
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Sketch planSketch Plan | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photo - Trees 1, 2, 3 & 4Photographs & Photomontages | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photo - Tree 6Photographs & Photomontages | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photo - Tree 5, image 1Photographs & Photomontages | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photo - Tree 5, image 2Photographs & Photomontages | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photo - Tree 3Photographs & Photomontages | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photo - Tree 2, image 1Photographs & Photomontages | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Phot - Tree 2, image 2Photographs & Photomontages | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photo - Tree 1, image 1Photographs & Photomontages | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photo - Tree 1, image 2Photographs & Photomontages | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
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