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South Lakeland DC TPO No 71 1989 - Felling of two low quality trees identified as group 1 (1G) in the accompanying Pre-development Arboricultural Report. Tree 1 = Scots Pine and Tree 2 = Norway Spruce. Both trees have been assessed as BS 5837 retention category C. The reason for the proposed felling is to facilitate development of a rear kitchen extension to a private house. Proposed replanting of Standard size (8-10cm girth) trees; 1 Himalayan Birch and 1 Sweet Gum in the rear of the garden (as recommended in the arboricultural report, plan 3). The plans in the arboricultural report show all the info that is required in a sketch plan, so an additional sketch has not been submitted.

The Birches Murley Moss Lane KENDAL LA9 7NL

DeterminedReference: 2026/0015/TPOWestmorland and Furness Council

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The Birches Murley Moss Lane KENDAL LA9 7NL

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Application summary

Status
Determined
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Received
6 Jan 2026
Validated
6 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness Council

Application overview

South Lakeland DC TPO No 71 1989 - Felling of two low quality trees identified as group 1 (1G) in the accompanying Pre-development Arboricultural Report. Tree 1 = Scots Pine and Tree 2 = Norway Spruce. Both trees have been assessed as BS 5837 retention category C. The reason for the proposed felling is to facilitate development of a rear kitchen extension to a private house. Proposed replanting of Standard size (8-10cm girth) trees; 1 Himalayan Birch and 1 Sweet Gum in the rear of the garden (as recommended in the arboricultural report, plan 3). The plans in the arboricultural report show all the info that is required in a sketch plan, so an additional sketch has not been submitted.

Proposal details

Reference
2026/0015/TPO
Ward
Kendal Castle
Parish
Kendal
Agent
Mrs Claire Kennedy

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Documents 5 of 5

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form No Personal Data6 Jan 2026View
Site Location PlanSite Location Plan6 Jan 2026View
Pre-Development Arboricultural implicationsTree Survey6 Jan 2026View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report4 Feb 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice12 Feb 2026View

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