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1 Tree of Heaven Reduce North facing canopy by 2 mtrs and remove lower limb. North canopy is in close proximity to Cathedral building 2 Rowan Reduce crown by 10%. In order to re-shape tree after dead wood is removed. 3 Lime Crown lift to 4mtrs, reduce crown by 20% and epicormic growth annually. Canopy is low over lawn area and minor cavity within canopy 4 Lime Remove lower hanging branches. Lower branches hanging over lawn area. 5 Lime Remove lower hanging branches. Lower branches hanging over lawn area. 6 Lime Remove lower hanging branches. Lower branches hanging over lawn area. 8 Lime Reduce crown to previous pruning points and thin by 20%. Severe stem exudates with associated bark necrosis. 12 Silver Birch Fell and replace. Tree is dead. 14 Ash Re-pollard to previous points and prop up lower limb. In order to reduce weight of canopy due to multiple cavities. G15 Mixed Group Remove all self-seeded trees and bushes. Area is overgrown and growing in direct contact with historic wall. T16 Cherry Fell and remove stump. Tree is dead. T21 Hawthorn Fell and remove stump. Tree is dead. T22 Holly Fell and treat stump. Tree is growing in direct contact with historic wall. G33 Holly x 4 Reduce all trees to height of 1.5mtrs and retain as hedge. Trees originally formed part of hedge but have been allowed to mature. T35 Holly x 3 Fell and remove stumps. Trees are inhibiting the growth and shape of T36 Yew. T36 Yew Reduce height by approximately 3mtrs and crown by 50%. Tree is growing in direct contact with building. T37 False Acacia Pollard to height of approximately 4mtrs. Tree is causing significant damage to the adjacent wall. T45 Holm Oak Pollard to height of approximately 4-5mtrs. Reduce weight of tree due to an occluded shear crack on base of trunk. T49 Yew Fell and treat stump. Tree is causing substantial damage to scheduled ancient monument. T50 False Acacia Reduce height by approximately 4mtrs and reshape. Visible Ganoderma brackets visible on the trunk. G51 Mixed Group Fell and remove stumps. To reveal structure as it's frequented by drug users and other undesirables. T52 Holm Oak Fell and remove stump. Significant decay present on scaffold limbs, danger to general public. T56 Yew Reduce height by approximately 5mtrs and reshape. Previous stem failure causing decay to trunk. T57 Yew Remove epicormic growth. In order to inspect tree to defects. T58 Plane Reduce canopy to NW by 3mtrs & use threaded rods to secure rubbing limbs. Limbs over-extending to the NW and causing damage to T56 Yew. T59 Plane Reduce canopy to NE by 6mtrs and height by 2mtrs. Tree is leaning heavily to NE with historic cavity half way through trunk. T60 Plane Reduce canopy to South by approximately 4 mtrs. Reduce risk of damage as limbs are in close proximity to Cathedral. T61 Norway Maple Fell tree and remove stump. Location of tree causes issues to general public and access to Cathedral. T62 Horse Chestnut Pollard above previous point and re-shape. Tree a number of cavities and is in close proximity to Cathedral. T63 Beech Reduce height of crown by approximately 5mtrs and crown by 20%. Reduce weight of crown due to multiple pruning wounds and large cavity. T65 Lime Remove epicormic growth annually. In order to inspect base of tree for defects. T67 Hawthorn Fell and remove stump. Replant a row of small but fastigiate ornamentals. Tree is in a poor state of health. T68 Mulberry Reduce SW facing upper limbs by approximately 2mtrs and re-shape. In order to re-balance shape of crown. G69 Mixed Group Remove all self-seeded trees and bushes. Growing in close proximity to historic wall. G70 Leylandii x 4 Reduce height to roof level and re-shape. Originally planted as hedge to hide workshop but allowed to mature. G71 Mixed Group Reduce height of Yew trees to level of roof and re-shape others. All trees are growing in close proximity to Cathedral workshop. G73 Mixed Group Reduce limbs overhanging wall by College Precinct & remove small Willows. To reduce risk of injury to the general public and protect historical wall.

Worcester Cathedral College Yard Worcester, WR1 2LA

ApprovalReference: 20/00260/CANWorcester City Council

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Application summary

Status
Approval
Application type
Tree works within a conservation area
Received
7 Apr 2020
Validated
7 Apr 2020
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Worcester City Council

Application overview

1 Tree of Heaven Reduce North facing canopy by 2 mtrs and remove lower limb. North canopy is in close proximity to Cathedral building 2 Rowan Reduce crown by 10%. In order to re-shape tree after dead wood is removed. 3 Lime Crown lift to 4mtrs, reduce crown by 20% and epicormic growth annually. Canopy is low over lawn area and minor cavity within canopy 4 Lime Remove lower hanging branches. Lower branches hanging over lawn area. 5 Lime Remove lower hanging branches. Lower branches hanging over lawn area. 6 Lime Remove lower hanging branches. Lower branches hanging over lawn area. 8 Lime Reduce crown to previous pruning points and thin by 20%. Severe stem exudates with associated bark necrosis. 12 Silver Birch Fell and replace. Tree is dead. 14 Ash Re-pollard to previous points and prop up lower limb. In order to reduce weight of canopy due to multiple cavities. G15 Mixed Group Remove all self-seeded trees and bushes. Area is overgrown and growing in direct contact with historic wall. T16 Cherry Fell and remove stump. Tree is dead. T21 Hawthorn Fell and remove stump. Tree is dead. T22 Holly Fell and treat stump. Tree is growing in direct contact with historic wall. G33 Holly x 4 Reduce all trees to height of 1.5mtrs and retain as hedge. Trees originally formed part of hedge but have been allowed to mature. T35 Holly x 3 Fell and remove stumps. Trees are inhibiting the growth and shape of T36 Yew. T36 Yew Reduce height by approximately 3mtrs and crown by 50%. Tree is growing in direct contact with building. T37 False Acacia Pollard to height of approximately 4mtrs. Tree is causing significant damage to the adjacent wall. T45 Holm Oak Pollard to height of approximately 4-5mtrs. Reduce weight of tree due to an occluded shear crack on base of trunk. T49 Yew Fell and treat stump. Tree is causing substantial damage to scheduled ancient monument. T50 False Acacia Reduce height by approximately 4mtrs and reshape. Visible Ganoderma brackets visible on the trunk. G51 Mixed Group Fell and remove stumps. To reveal structure as it's frequented by drug users and other undesirables. T52 Holm Oak Fell and remove stump. Significant decay present on scaffold limbs, danger to general public. T56 Yew Reduce height by approximately 5mtrs and reshape. Previous stem failure causing decay to trunk. T57 Yew Remove epicormic growth. In order to inspect tree to defects. T58 Plane Reduce canopy to NW by 3mtrs & use threaded rods to secure rubbing limbs. Limbs over-extending to the NW and causing damage to T56 Yew. T59 Plane Reduce canopy to NE by 6mtrs and height by 2mtrs. Tree is leaning heavily to NE with historic cavity half way through trunk. T60 Plane Reduce canopy to South by approximately 4 mtrs. Reduce risk of damage as limbs are in close proximity to Cathedral. T61 Norway Maple Fell tree and remove stump. Location of tree causes issues to general public and access to Cathedral. T62 Horse Chestnut Pollard above previous point and re-shape. Tree a number of cavities and is in close proximity to Cathedral. T63 Beech Reduce height of crown by approximately 5mtrs and crown by 20%. Reduce weight of crown due to multiple pruning wounds and large cavity. T65 Lime Remove epicormic growth annually. In order to inspect base of tree for defects. T67 Hawthorn Fell and remove stump. Replant a row of small but fastigiate ornamentals. Tree is in a poor state of health. T68 Mulberry Reduce SW facing upper limbs by approximately 2mtrs and re-shape. In order to re-balance shape of crown. G69 Mixed Group Remove all self-seeded trees and bushes. Growing in close proximity to historic wall. G70 Leylandii x 4 Reduce height to roof level and re-shape. Originally planted as hedge to hide workshop but allowed to mature. G71 Mixed Group Reduce height of Yew trees to level of roof and re-shape others. All trees are growing in close proximity to Cathedral workshop. G73 Mixed Group Reduce limbs overhanging wall by College Precinct & remove small Willows. To reduce risk of injury to the general public and protect historical wall.

Proposal details

Reference
20/00260/CAN
Ward
Cathedral Ward pre 01/05/2024
Parish
Worcester City
Agent
Mr Nicholas Snape, Nicks Tree Solutions

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form Redacted01. Application Form7 Apr 2020View
Description of Tree Works02. Supporting Information7 Apr 2020View
Unwin Tree Report July 201902. Supporting Information7 Apr 2020View
Unwin Tree Report Site Plan04. Site/Location Plan7 Apr 2020View
Historic England Reply Redacted09. Response - consultee16 Apr 2020View
James Dinn - Archaeological Officer09. Response - consultee21 Apr 2020View
Chris Dobbs - Landscape Officer09. Response - consultee27 Apr 2020View
Decision Notice12. Decision Notice30 Sept 2021View
NeighbourNeighbour consultation_2000260CAN.doc15 Apr 2020View

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