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ApprovedCouncil status: TPC Tree Wks Consent
Notification of the proposed removal of a large mature sycamore tree in the curtilage of Willesby House, Albion Street, Spalding. The tree is located immediately against the south western boundary, towards the western end of the garden. The tree is situated within Spalding Conservation Area. It was noted that the tree trunk had a substantial girth. An extremely large cavity was present in the base,when viewed inside the cavity there was a large hollow beneath the tree. This extremely large tree only appeared to be supported on a narrow rim of wood. The safety of the tree was questioned bearing in mind its close proximity to the drive to the Ivo Day Centre. Although the tree had been pruned in the past and further pruning was considered, it was thought that the decay was not a constant but a deteriorating condition and it would be prudent to remove the tree and replant a suitable replacement. The applicant offered to plant two replacement trees an oak and a beech tree, although only one replacement is required to comply with the Conservation Area requirements.
Willesby House Albion Street Spalding Lincs
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- DoneReceived8 May 2013
- DoneValidated9 May 2013
- Not publishedConsultationNo date on council record
- Date set by councilTarget decision date20 Jun 2013
- DecidedTPC Tree Wks Consent11 Jun 2013
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- Donington
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- 6 published
Proposal
Notification of the proposed removal of a large mature sycamore tree in the curtilage of Willesby House, Albion Street, Spalding. The tree is located immediately against the south western boundary, towards the western end of the garden. The tree is situated within Spalding Conservation Area. It was noted that the tree trunk had a substantial girth. An extremely large cavity was present in the base,when viewed inside the cavity there was a large hollow beneath the tree. This extremely large tree only appeared to be supported on a narrow rim of wood. The safety of the tree was questioned bearing in mind its close proximity to the drive to the Ivo Day Centre. Although the tree had been pruned in the past and further pruning was considered, it was thought that the decay was not a constant but a deteriorating condition and it would be prudent to remove the tree and replant a suitable replacement. The applicant offered to plant two replacement trees an oak and a beech tree, although only one replacement is required to comply with the Conservation Area requirements.
- Reference
- H04-0404-13
- Parish
- Donington
- Agent
- Arb-Core Tree Care Ltd 29 Northorpe Road Donington Spalding Lincs PE11 4XU
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- Application FormApplication Form14 May 2013View
- Site LocationSite Location10 May 2013View
- Site LocationSite Location6 Jun 2013View
- General PlansGeneral Plans10 May 2013View
- General PlansGeneral Plans10 May 2013View
- Decision NoticeDecision Notice11 Jun 2013View
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