Beech House The Croft Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JB

1. 1.The tree in question is a large prominent specimen that has high amenity value contributing to the pleasantness and biodiversity interest of the local area. It is also an important component of green infrastructure having been incorporated within residential development as a significant landscape feature. The application to fell the tree, due to its size and possible negative effect upon property viewings, is not accompanied by any arboricultural reasoning to support the proposal. Such work, were it to proceed, would have a detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area and therefore the council considers the application does not provide adequate justification for removal of the tree. It should be noted that lesser works such as a sensitive crown reduction, as undertaken previously, are likely to be accepted by the council, subject to another application. Right of Appeal: You have a right to appeal against the refusal of consent or on any conditions imposed. If you wish to do so you must contact The Planning Inspectorate within 28 days from the date of this decision notice. The Planning Inspectorate, Trees and Hedges, Room 3A Eagle Wing,Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN Guidance for appellants is available via this link: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file /894809/TPO_Guide_for_Appellants_-_June_2020.pdf Compensation: If you suffer any loss or damage as a result of this refusal of Consent, you may be entitled to recover from the Council compensation. If you wish to make a claim you must do so within 12 months from the date of this decision (or, if you appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, within 12 months from the date of his decision). Claims should be made in writing to Chief Planning Officer, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX This relates to document reference: DC/26/03273

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

CO8 5JB

Application type

Tree Preservation Order - Works Related

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Bures St Mary

Date validated

31 July 2026

Consultation start

31 July 2026

Consultation end

21 August 2026

Last date for comments

21 August 2026

Target decision date

11 September 2026

Case officer

David Pizzey

Statutory period

42 days

Documents

3

Constraints

5