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Authorisation is requested to carry out the following tree work: C1. Cypress x 4 - Lack of maintenance, reduce height of trees by 2mtrs (max), reduce diameter of crown by 1.5mtrs (max) and lift crown by 0.5mtrs (max). C2. Hawthorn - Tree is in poor state of health, remove and replace with Prunus. C3. Holly - Self-seeded tree growing within crown of Horse Chestnut and restricting light to offices, fell to ground level. C4. Cypress - Tree is growing within close proximity of Beech tree and restricting light to Stable occupants, fell to ground level. C5. Holly x 3 - There are a number of self-seeded trees restricting light to Stable occupants, fell x 2 and remove lower limb on 3rd. C6. Elder - Tree is in poor state of health and is potential risk to the occupants and general public, fell to ground level. C7. Holly - Tree is growing within crown of mature Cherry tree (C8), fell to ground level. C8. Cherry - A number of limbs are resting on the roof of the wooden structure, crown lift off roof by 1.5mtrs (max). C9. Cypress - Tree has outgrown it's location, fell to ground level and replace with Prunus. C10. Cypress - Tree is growing within close proximity to crown of Norway Maple, fell to ground level. C11. Cypress - Tree is growing within close proximity to crown of Holme Oak, fell to ground level.

Worcester Cathedral College Yard Worcester WR1 2LA

ApprovalReference: 24/00039/CANWorcester City Council

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Worcester Cathedral College Yard Worcester WR1 2LA

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Application summary

Status
Approval
Application type
Tree works within a conservation area
Received
18 Jan 2024
Validated
23 Jan 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Worcester City Council

Application overview

Authorisation is requested to carry out the following tree work: C1. Cypress x 4 - Lack of maintenance, reduce height of trees by 2mtrs (max), reduce diameter of crown by 1.5mtrs (max) and lift crown by 0.5mtrs (max). C2. Hawthorn - Tree is in poor state of health, remove and replace with Prunus. C3. Holly - Self-seeded tree growing within crown of Horse Chestnut and restricting light to offices, fell to ground level. C4. Cypress - Tree is growing within close proximity of Beech tree and restricting light to Stable occupants, fell to ground level. C5. Holly x 3 - There are a number of self-seeded trees restricting light to Stable occupants, fell x 2 and remove lower limb on 3rd. C6. Elder - Tree is in poor state of health and is potential risk to the occupants and general public, fell to ground level. C7. Holly - Tree is growing within crown of mature Cherry tree (C8), fell to ground level. C8. Cherry - A number of limbs are resting on the roof of the wooden structure, crown lift off roof by 1.5mtrs (max). C9. Cypress - Tree has outgrown it's location, fell to ground level and replace with Prunus. C10. Cypress - Tree is growing within close proximity to crown of Norway Maple, fell to ground level. C11. Cypress - Tree is growing within close proximity to crown of Holme Oak, fell to ground level.

Proposal details

Reference
24/00039/CAN
Ward
Cathedral Ward pre 01/05/2024
Parish
Worcester City
Agent
Mr Nicholas Snape, Nicks Tree Solutions

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Application form redacted01.Application Form18 Jan 2024View
Aerial Photograph06. Proposed Plan18 Jan 2024View
Delegated ReportDecision Information19 Feb 2024View

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