26/T/00044Planning Application 26/T/00044

Trees application at Weir House, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BD, Guildford. View planning documents, track the decision and get email alerts on updates.

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Horse chestnut, fell to ground. This is a triple-stemmed tree with two of the stems previously removed and the remaining stem has a heavy bias of crown overhanging the adjacent bungalow "Rivermead". One of the main branches has lifting and split bark, as well as a potential rot pocket. This is further potentially stressed by a knuckle joint at the end of the branch with multiple branches leading off it, creating additional weight. There are various indications (unusual bark patterns, lifting and split bark, dark stains on the trunk) that the tree may be suffering from Pseudomonas syringae. If it was sited in an isolated area then it would be reasonable to leave it alone. However as it is overhanging the neighbouring property and is weighted to fall that way I believe the correct course of action is to remove it on safety grounds. The intention is to plant a horse chestnut or similar native tree to replace it.

26/T/00044

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Trees

Weir House, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BD

SubmittedSubmitted18 Feb

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ConsultationConsultation

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DecidedDecided16 Mar

8 weeks typical decision time in Guildford98% of trees applications approved

This is a tree application at Weir House, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BD. Guildford has handled 655 applications of this type and approves nearly all of them, typically deciding them in 41 days. This one was decided in 26 days, 2 weeks quicker than Guildford's median. The site is in the Millmead and Portsmouth Road, Guildford conservation area, with 2 listed buildings nearby. There are no previous applications recorded at this address. In the past year there have been 39 applications across St Nicolas. We hold 704 applications in total for the GU2 postcode area.