WTPO/2026/0016Planning Application WTPO/2026/0016

Tree 1. Located in southerly end of the woodland, 25m from S/E boundary corner, Sycamore showing significant signs of internal rot three feet from ground level approx 30% of internal tree trunk is rotted out completely. Safety risk. Showing historic signs of bark damage around area of rot. Request for removal and replacement with native tree (horse chestnut or hazel) to encourage diversity. Trees 2 & 3, Sycamores in close proximity located north west of centre of woodland, appear near end of life, very little active foliage and limited to two or three branches below canopy level. Trunk dimension significantly less than others in the woodland. Request to remove and replace with native tree as above. Request replacement of these two trees with one given the close proximity of trees in this section of the woodland and dense canopy coverage associated with this. Trees 4,5,6,7,8 Sycamores on boundary with pathway to side of 24 Lime Grove. Request is to trim back ground level shoots to encourage main tree health and plus a self seeded overhanging honeysuckle in order to reopen tarmac pathway to Maple Close up for use and facilitate erection of stock fence and planting of native hedgerow along boundary (woodland trust grant applied and received, planting to take place Sept/Oct 2026).

WTPO/2026/0016