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T1- Species/ age. Mature beechLOCATION: Private land owned by The QuarriesThe tree is situated at the bottom of the quarry and is easily viewed from the pool area of the property.REQUEST: Remove tree down to ground or veteranize and leave as standing deadwood. Replace and replant with oak or beech saplings with in private land.REASON: The bole of the stem has three large historic open wounds which have shown signs of occlusion but very unlikely to fully heal. There are also two co dominant stems. One of the stems has the potential to fall towards the property boundary wall and quarry face, thus potentially causing extensive damage to property and the integrity of the quarry face. Potential to leave tree as standing deadwood for benefit of wild life. tree situated on private fenced off land so public access and safety prevented.T2- Species/ age. Mature beech LOCATION: Private land owned by The Quarries. The tree is situated at the bottom of the quarry and is easily viewed from the pool area of the property or from the front lawn through gap in boundary by T4.REQUEST: Remove tree, replace and replant with oak or beech sapling.REASON: Co dominant stems that have potential to cause damage to quarry face and boundaryT3- Mature beech LOCATION: Situated on private land owned by The Quarries. Tree situated in close proximity to T2.REQUEST: Reduce by 2 meters and balance tree structureREASON: Tree has acute lean and if aforementioned works is granted then could potentially be left exposed so would benefit from remedial pruning to benefit trees longevity and health.T4- HollyLOCATION: Front lawn near south boundary of property adjacent to quarry, easily visible from driveway and front of property.REQUEST: Reduce by 10 feetREASON: Prevent tree from getting too tall and un manageable, allow more light to the pool area,T5- CherryLOCATION: Close proximity to T4, easily viewed from house and pool area.REQUEST: Reduce crownREASON: Improve aesthetics of tre...

The Quarries Quarry Drive Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BG

DecidedReference: T/2024/0001/TCAWest Lancashire Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Received
8 Jan 2024
Validated
8 Jan 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

T1- Species/ age. Mature beechLOCATION: Private land owned by The QuarriesThe tree is situated at the bottom of the quarry and is easily viewed from the pool area of the property.REQUEST: Remove tree down to ground or veteranize and leave as standing deadwood. Replace and replant with oak or beech saplings with in private land.REASON: The bole of the stem has three large historic open wounds which have shown signs of occlusion but very unlikely to fully heal. There are also two co dominant stems. One of the stems has the potential to fall towards the property boundary wall and quarry face, thus potentially causing extensive damage to property and the integrity of the quarry face. Potential to leave tree as standing deadwood for benefit of wild life. tree situated on private fenced off land so public access and safety prevented.T2- Species/ age. Mature beech LOCATION: Private land owned by The Quarries. The tree is situated at the bottom of the quarry and is easily viewed from the pool area of the property or from the front lawn through gap in boundary by T4.REQUEST: Remove tree, replace and replant with oak or beech sapling.REASON: Co dominant stems that have potential to cause damage to quarry face and boundaryT3- Mature beech LOCATION: Situated on private land owned by The Quarries. Tree situated in close proximity to T2.REQUEST: Reduce by 2 meters and balance tree structureREASON: Tree has acute lean and if aforementioned works is granted then could potentially be left exposed so would benefit from remedial pruning to benefit trees longevity and health.T4- HollyLOCATION: Front lawn near south boundary of property adjacent to quarry, easily visible from driveway and front of property.REQUEST: Reduce by 10 feetREASON: Prevent tree from getting too tall and un manageable, allow more light to the pool area,T5- CherryLOCATION: Close proximity to T4, easily viewed from house and pool area.REQUEST: Reduce crownREASON: Improve aesthetics of tre...

Proposal details

Reference
T/2024/0001/TCA
Alternative references
PP-12715596
Ward
Aughton & Holborn Ward
Parish
Aughton
Agent
BotanEco Trees and Gardens

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The Quarries Quarry Drive Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BG

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