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Work to Yew Tree covered by TPO 2019- 04- T4: tree T15 in the Treescene Tree Survey dated 15/10/2018) sited in the south eastern corner of the former Cowbridge Grammar School site. 1) Crown raise to 5.5m on southern and south western side of crown over adjacent tarmac road only pruning back to suitable growing points. 2) Lift remaining crown to 3.5m above existing ground levels by either tipping back lower pendulous branches or by removing pendulous secondary branches to provide suitable clearance over proposed amenity space in rear garden of Plot 1. 3) Shorten lateral branches (up to a height of 6m above existing ground levels) extending to the north and northeast by 3-3.5m pruning back to suitable growing points in order to provide suitable clearance (approx. 1.5m) from rear wall of dwelling in proposed Plot 1. 4) Prune to remove unstable dead wood of diameter greater than 50mm.

The Former Cowbridge Grammar School, Aberthin Road, Cowbridge

ApprovedReference: 2024/00389/TPOVale of Glamorgan Council

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Work to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order
Received
25 Apr 2024
Validated
25 Apr 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Vale of Glamorgan Council

Application overview

Work to Yew Tree covered by TPO 2019- 04- T4: tree T15 in the Treescene Tree Survey dated 15/10/2018) sited in the south eastern corner of the former Cowbridge Grammar School site. 1) Crown raise to 5.5m on southern and south western side of crown over adjacent tarmac road only pruning back to suitable growing points. 2) Lift remaining crown to 3.5m above existing ground levels by either tipping back lower pendulous branches or by removing pendulous secondary branches to provide suitable clearance over proposed amenity space in rear garden of Plot 1. 3) Shorten lateral branches (up to a height of 6m above existing ground levels) extending to the north and northeast by 3-3.5m pruning back to suitable growing points in order to provide suitable clearance (approx. 1.5m) from rear wall of dwelling in proposed Plot 1. 4) Prune to remove unstable dead wood of diameter greater than 50mm.

Proposal details

Reference
2024/00389/TPO
Ward
Cowbridge
Agent
Ms Rebecca Cox, Treescene Ltd

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Application location

The Former Cowbridge Grammar School, Aberthin Road, Cowbridge

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DocumentPublishedAction
23.04.24 Hafod The Former Cowbridge Grammar School Aberthin Road CowbridgeAdditional Details25 Apr 2024View
ApplicationformredactedForms25 Apr 2024View
Tree Protection Plan A3 The Former Cowbridge Comprehensive School CowbridgePlan25 Apr 2024View
Decision NoticeApproved Details10 May 2024View
Final ReportApproved Details10 May 2024View

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