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8 Hesketh Mews Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LT
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8 Hesketh Mews Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LT
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View council map1x Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows:Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of approximately 10.0 m.Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.50 m, leaving a final radial spread of approximately 5.50 m at all compass points.All works shall retain the tree?s main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure.All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations.Crown lift all round by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 2.4 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance above the pavement and wall boundaries.Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter.Tree Preservation Order/ Conservation Area Justification The proposed works are intended to provide long-term, sustainable management of this mature Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) whilst preserving its amenity value and natural form.The specified crown reduction is moderate in scale and will reduce the overall height by approximately 2.0 metres and the radial spread by approximately 1.5 metres, maintaining a balanced crown structure and retaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing canopy. The works will improve natural light levels to the adjacent properties and garden areas, helping to reduce excessive shading without materially affecting the tree's visual contribution to the locality.The proposed crown lift to approximately 2.4 metres above ground level will provide appropriate pedestrian clearance over the adjacent pavement and improve clearance above the wall boundaries, reducing the likelihood of conflict between the tree and its surrounding built environment.All pruning works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Tree Work ?
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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