Tree ref: T02 - mature common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) Location: the tree is situated 2-2.5m from the north east gable end of the house, as indicated on the attached plan. Proposed works: section-fell the Ash tree to ground level, safely dismantle and remove all woody debris, brash and arisings from the site. Justification: the tree is infected with advanced Ash Dieback with the canopy exhibiting significant thinning, leaf loss and deadwood. Due to the progressive and destructive nature of the disease, the structural integrity of the timber is compromised. Ash wood can become brittle when infected and a number of the branches overhang and are in falling distance of the grade 2 listed thatched house and garden as well as the historic grave sites and popular foot routes surrounding Grade 1 listed Dorchester Abbey. I am concerned that the tree creates an unacceptable and escalating health and safety hazard. Remedial pruning, deadwooding or reduction will not halt the trees decline or mitigate the long-term risk. Complete removal is the only viable and sustainable option. The removal of the tree will have a negligible long-term impact on the visual amenity of the conversation area. To further mitigate the loss of canopy cover and to support local bIodiversity I propose to plant one replacement tree of native species resilient to the local climate, in the next available planting window. I've tried to indicate dead/overhanging branches in photos attached by highlighting in red. I hope it helps. Thank you.

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• P04/W1341/RETErection of 1.2m high fence (as amended by location plans accompanying letter received from Agent on 14 December 2004). (Retrospective).Refusal of Planning Permission0application · Linked by the council
• P07/S1745/TCARemarks:Case Closed0application · Linked by the council
• P09/S1626/TCA2x Lime, 2x Horsechestnut, Yew, Walnut, Ash, Willow 2x Lime - remove deadwood Horse Chestnut - reduce overextended section toward Abbey by 10-15% or 1.5-2m, thin by 15%. Horse Chestnut - raise canopy to 1.5-2m above ground level Yew - girdle ivy to 1m above ground level Walnut - raise canopy to 1.5-2m above ground level Ash - girdle ivy to 1m above ground level Willow - cut back to give 2m clearance of Abbey Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P10/S2279/TCAT1 - Lime T2 - Lime T3 - Prunus T4 - Yew T5 - Walnut T6 - Yew T7 - Red Horse Chestnut T8 - Horse Chestnut T1 - Check bracing ans install another T2 - Check bracing T3 - Fell and grind stump, dead T4 - Raise canopy to 3m and 1.5n clearance back from building T5 - Raise canopy to 2 - 2.5m T6 - Aerate soil T7 - Fell and replace T8 - Monitor Remarks: Proposed works to T2 Sycamore shrub,T6 Yew, T7 Horse Chestnut do not require the council's approval Spec: S2 T1: Thin crown by a maximum of 15% including the removal of any deadwood Spec: S7 T4: Lift crown to a maximum height of 2m from ground level Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Spec: S7 T5: Lift crown to a maximum height of 2m, removing secondary branches only avoiding removal of main Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Spec: T3: Missing Spec: T8: Inspect and adjust cables (advisory only, no consent required) Spec: laterals to sourceRec CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P10/S2191/TCA3 Silver Birch - reduce to 30ft in height Ash - 2 branches to be cut back/removed Willow - prune away from thatch 3 Silver Birch - reduce to 30ft in height Ash - 2 branches to be cut back/removed Willow - prune away from thatch Remarks: Reminder Letter sent on 21 03 2012 Spec: S13 Willow - Re-pollard Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R19 Close to building Reason: Birch: Poor structure Spec: S17 Birch x1 - Fell tree to ground level Spec: S19 Supply and plant replacement tree. Suggested species = Apple. Suggested size = 8 -10 cm girth Spec: S3 Ash - Crown clean to remove any dead, damaged, weak or crossing branchesRec CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P12/S3553/TCACY1 Silver Birch CY2 Sweet Gum CY3 Oak CY4 Beech CY5 Alder CY6 Yew CY1 Crown lift to 4m over road and outside museum and 3m over grounds CY2 Crown lift to 2m CY3 Crown lift to 2m CY4 Crown lift to 2m CY5 Crown lift to 2m CY6 Mulch mat used with timber edging and the area be re-topped with mulch Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P13/S4252/TCASophora Japonica Reinstall a 4 tonne dynamic brace to west facing limb and carry out a significant reduction (3-4M) the lateral is dispropotionate to the basic form of the tree. Reduce or remove laterals frowing from points to where they are deemed poorly attached. Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P10/W0551/LBErection of sky dish.Listed Building Consent is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P14/S4422/TCALime T3 - Beech T4 - Lime T11 - Weeping Willow T12 - Silver Birch Lime; remove epicormic growth off main and secondary stems to a height of 20ft, check cables and remove major deadwood over 50mm in diameter. T3 Beech (possibly) Young tree; good health and vigour. Low branches. Crown lift to 2.5m. T4 Lime, large twin stem; remove epicormic growth off main and secondary stems to a height of 20ft, check cables and remove major deadwood over 50mm in diameter. T11 Weeping Willow. Early mature; large amount of deadwood. Remove deadwood oveer 50mm in diameter, reduce from Abbey by 2m. T12 Silver Birch. Early mature; poor specimen. Large amount of deadwood. Remove deadwood over 50mm in diameter. Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P14/S4420/TCAHorse Chestnut Yew T9 - Yew Mature Ash - twin stem Horse Chestnut over mature: large amount of cavities; tree has been braced, climbing inspection and report, inspect braces. Yew Mature tree; twin stem, good health and vigour, low foliage, crown lift to 2.5m. T9 Yew Mature tree; good health and vigour, low foliage, crown lift to 2.5m. Ash twin stem from 6ft, good health and vigour, low branches crown lift to 2.5m. Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P15/S2775/DISDischarge of conditions 4 (Flood Protection Scheme) & 5 (Ordnance Datum) of planning permission P15/S1735/HH 1) Replacing soil washed away by flooding. 2) Increasing the level of soil/clay at the garden wall. 3) Increasing the height of the garden wall. 4) Removing a Willow stump at the gable end of the building to allow for installation of soil/clay.Discharge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
• P15/S1735/HH1) Replacing soil washed away by flooding. 2) Increasing the level of soil/clay at the garden wall. 3) Increasing the height of the garden wall. 4) Removing a Willow stump at the gable end of the building to allow for installation of soil/clay.Planning Permission is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P16/S4408/TCALarge Over Mature Horse Chestnut Tree Large over mature chestnut tree in abbey grounds, reduce large limb to east back to previous pruning points reduce large remaining canopy by 1.5-2m all around Raise canopy over 2x young trees in cemetery to improve light. Remove ivy and inspect cavities and bracing Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P16/S4760/TCA2 x trees x 2 trees to rear corner of Abbey both trees are suppressed from the recently removed deceased tree. They are also growing directly over a service run and quite close to the building, there is some concern that their root system may be in the drainage. They don't serve any other purpose other than to generate a bit of concern about the potential for failure on to the building. Fell trees to ground level and grind resultant stumps to 150-200mm. Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P16/S4704/TCAT1 - Silver birch T1 - Silver Birch - the tree is dead and is close to the building and Paul has recommended that it should be felled to ground level. Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P16/S4571/TCABirch Fell Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P13/S1718/FULProposed installation of ladder access to Nave roof adjacent to Tower providing access to North parapet gutters.Planning Permission is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P19/S3508/TCAWillow tree Pollard back to a stable stem so to allow the formation of new crown growth. Remarks:No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P19/S4688/HHProposed extension and alterations to include re-cladding of existing dwelling.(Arboricultural Method Statement received 7 February 2020). (As amended by drawings and revised Heritage Statement received 17 April 2020, to address Conservation Officer comments and Architects Panel comments)Planning Permission is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P20/S1772/TCAT1 Yew - Reduce lateral branches on the east side back to suitable secondary branches by no more than 3m to ensure the tree canopy is in line with the boundary hedge. All pruning cuts will be made at branch junctions, leaving sufficient live growth to maintain crown form. The branches are oppressive to the occupants of the adjacent property and shade the garden below. The work is 'de-minimus' and will ensure future compatibility with the site and surroundings.No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P20/S1754/LBProposed extension and alterations to include re-cladding of existing dwelling. (As clarified by revised Design and Heritage Statement and drawings received 7 July 2020, as requested by the Conservation Officer) (As amended by drawing reference 19038-PP030-C received 7 August 2020, for revised internal works)Listed Building Consent is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P20/S2868/TCAWe have been asked to carry out the following works as per Sarah Venner's Specification from Venners Arboriculture: T82 Birch Sound base and stem, bifurcating at 4m with good union. Low crown over footpath. Good typical form and vigour for species. Crown lift over footpath to give 3m clearance. T87 Horse Chestnut Very large base with minor epicormic growth. Large wound at 2m, heartwood decayed. Multiple historic wounds from limb failure and pruning throughout crown, most with heartwood decayed. Large overextended branches over cemetery historically reduced. Cobra bracing system installed. Annual inspection. Reduce large braced limb by a further 2-3m to balance crown. Paul Jenks' further recommendations: To also prune away from succession trees (Oak and Beech) to give 2-3m clearance.No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P20/S2994/TCAWe have been requested by Oxfordshire County Council to remove several overhanging branches of an Ash tree. It is causing problems for bus drivers using the bus stop that it is positioned next to. We would like to reduce the tree by about 15% as on the other side it is encroaching on power lines servicing our neighbours. There is also a dead branch that needs remvoving.No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P20/S4831/DISDischarge of conditions- 3 (Submission of details) in application P20/S1754/LB. Proposed extension and alterations to include re-cladding of existing dwelling.Discharge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
• P20/S4838/DISDischarge of conditions- 4 (Submission of details) , 7 (Tree Protection) and condition 5 (WSI) of application P19/S4688/HH. Proposed extension and alterations to include re-cladding of existing dwelling.Discharge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
• P21/S0732/LBInternal alterations to relocate the kitchen from the existing extension into the original cottage. Removal of one non original partition from the previously consented extension, and erection of one new partition within the existing extension. Regularisation for repairs made to a collapsed ceiling in one of the first floor bedrooms. (External vent information received 5 May 2021)Listed Building Consent is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P22/S3979/TCAWeeping Willow to restructure to approximately 9-10m in height following branch failure to mitigate risk of section striking Abbey.No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P23/S2143/LBVariation of condition 2 (Approved drawings) on application reference number P20/S1754/LB (Proposed extension and alterations to include re-cladding of existing dwelling) - to convert rear store room to provide a tea point to the bedroom suite located in the garage extension and two windows added to the south elevation. (As amended and clarified by amended plans received 15 August 2023)Listed Building Consent is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P23/S3368/TCAThe trees are located in the Cloister Garden to the North of the Abbey Church of St Peter & St Paul and are maintained by a group of volunteer gardeners. On the sketch plan T1 is a Holly tree and T2 is an Amelanchier. Both are in a small flower bed and are crowding out a weeping cherry which is a specimen tree which is being retained. Both the Holly and the Amelanchier need to be felled in order for the cherry to flourish. The garden is subject to a National Trust covenant under which consent has been granted for the felling. The attached photographs identify both trees.No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P23/S3561/DISDischarge of conditions Conditions(s) 4(b), 4(c) & 6 on application ref. P19/S4688/HH (Proposed extension and alterations to include re-cladding of existing dwelling). (As amended by information received 16 November 2023.)Discharge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
• P24/S0340/LBInstallation of black powder coated aluminium half round gutters and circular downpipes, which would be connected into an existing surface water drain running beneath the adjoining footpath.(as amended by Plans received 3 April 2024).Listed Building Consent is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P24/S0410/TCAT1 - Ash - front drive - remove. T2 - Willow - reduce height by 4m and canopy spread by up to 1.5m, side of house. T3 & T4 - Willow - re-pollard in back garden.No obj CA works0application · Linked by the council
• P24/S2675/LBReplacement of a modern door and frame to the Tea Room and Museum, with a new bespoke door to match the other adjoining doors. (As revised by amended details submitted on 26 September 2024 to include a canopy over door).Listed Building Consent is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P24/S2880/LBThe removal of an existing oil tank and its replacement with an Air Source Heat Pump on a base.Listed Building Consent is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P24/S2879/HHThe removal of an existing oil tank and its replacement with an Air Source Heat Pump on a base.Planning Permission is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P25/S3462/LBInternal removal of a stud wall. Removal of an ensuite bathroom to enlarge a bedroom. Installation of a new bath. Opening a new doorway between two bedrooms.Refusal of Listed Building Consent0application · Linked by the council
• P25/S3480/DISDischarge of condition 4 (rainwater goods) on planning application P24/S0340/LB (Installation of black powder coated aluminium half round gutters and circular downpipes, which would be connected into an existing surface water drain running beneath the adjoining footpath).Discharge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
• P61/M1245SITE FOR ONE DWELLINGHOUSERefusal of Planning Permission0application · Linked by the council
• P64/M0772Single-storey single building.Planning Permission0application · Linked by the council
• P90/W0707/LBInternal alterations and rear extension.Listed Building Consent0application · Linked by the council
• P90/W0706Internal alterations and rear extension.Planning Permission0application · Linked by the council
• P98/W0883/AErection of free-standing notice board.Consent to Display Advertisements is Granted0application · Linked by the council
• P98/W0882Illumination of footpath, Lych gate, Guest House and Abbey. (As clarified and amended by plans and agent's letter dated 22 July 1999).Planning Permission is Granted0application · Linked by the council