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WILTSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS, LONDON ROAD, DEVIZES, SN10 2DN
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Council sourceProposed works to 9 Beech trees adjacent to cricket pitch. Trees are numbered T1 to T9 starting at the cricket pavilion end (south): T1 tree with low crown – Proposed work - Crown lift small diameter pendulous parts of branches back to suitable growth points to a height no greater than 2.5m above ground level. Maximum diameter cut 50mm. T2 low crown – Proposed work - Crown lift small diameter pendulous parts of branches back to suitable growth points to a height no greater than 2.5m above ground level. Maximum diameter cut 50mm. T3 low crown - Proposed work - Crown lift small diameter pendulous parts of branches back to suitable growth points to a height no greater than 2.5m above ground level. Maximum diameter cut 50mm T4 Multi-stemmed - Proposed work - Crown lift small diameter pendulous parts of branches back to suitable growth points to a height of no greater than 2.5m above ground level. Maximum diameter cut 50mm. Plus reduce overextended limbs by 3.0m back to a suitable growth points in line with main crown. Maximum cut diameter 100mm. T5 Low crown with field maple near base – Proposed work - Crown lift small diameter pendulous parts of branches back to suitable growth points to a height no greater than 2.5m above ground level. Maximum diameter cut 50mm. T6 Low spreading crown – Proposed work - Crown lift small diameter pendulous parts of branches back to suitable growth point to a height no greater than 2.5m above ground level. Maximum diameter cut 50mm. Plus reduce 6 low overextended limbs (part branches) by 3.0-4.0m. Maximum diameter cut 100-150mm. Reduce higher selected limbs by 0.5-1.0 in line with existing crown. T7 (holy at base) - Proposed work - Relatively high crown possibly resulting in the trimming of light branch tips to a height no greater than 2.5m above ground level. T8 Low crown - Proposed work - Crown lift small diameter pendulous parts of branches back to suitable growth points to a height no greater than 2.5m above ground level. Maximum diameter cut 50mm. T9 Low and spreading crown - Proposed work - Crown lift small diameter pendulous parts of branches back to suitable growth points to a height no greater than 2.5m above ground level. Maximum diameter cut 50mm. Plus reduce low part branches back to suitable growth points by 3.0-3.5m. Maximum cut diameter 100mm.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sketch PlanPlan | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice 04878.pdf · PDF | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Photo 1Photo | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Photo 2Photo | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
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