Glen Falls Birch Tree Lane Whitmore Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 5HE
Reference
26/00256/TWA
Local authority
Newcastle under Lyme
Address
Glen Falls Birch Tree Lane Whitmore Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 5HE
Proposal
T1 ? Scots Pine (side of house, yellow circle) Species: Pinus sylvestris Works: Remove three large lateral branches overhanging the driveway/roof, cutting back to the main stem to prevent water ingress. Crowning top by 2-3 metres to reduce sail effect and reduce odds of tree falling on house. Photos: T1-A, T1-B Map: T1 ? yellow circle G1 ? Silver Birches on Embankment (red circle) Species: Betula pendula Works: Fell approx. six birches leaning 25?45? over the driveway and at risk of failure due to slope and wind exposure. Prune remaining six by reducing overhanging branches by approx. 3m for safe clearance. Replacement: Not proposed due to steep, unstable embankment and existing natural regeneration. Photos: G1-A, G1-B, G1-C, G1-D Map: G1 ? red circle T2 ? Silver Birch Overhanging Front Driveway (yellow circle) Species: Betula pendula Works: Reduce overhanging branches by approx. 3m to maintain driveway clearance and reduce wind loading, using appropriate reduction cuts. Photos: T2-A Map: T2 ? yellow circle T3 ? Silver Birch Overhanging Balcony/Roof Species: Betula pendula Works: Reduce branches by approx. 4m to clear balcony/roof and prevent future encroachment, retaining natural crown shape. Reason: Overhang poses risk of branch failure and obstructs access; pruning improves clearance and stability. Photos: T3-A, T3-B Map: T3 ? yellow circle T4 ? Lawson Cypress at Side of House (black circle) Species: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Works: Fell self planted tree growing directly beside the house and foundations. Reason: Too close to building (few cm's from wall); risk of structural impact as growing into the roof soffits. Replacement: Not proposed due to limited space. Photos: T4-A Map: T4 ? black circle T5 ? Scots Pine in Rear Garden (yellow circle) Species: Pinus sylvestris Works: Remove upper overhanging limb back to main stem to prevent water ingress. Light crown reduction to reduce wind loading on leaning tree by around 4m. Reason: Top of tree leans