22/00821/TREECAPlanning Application 22/00821/TREECA

T1 - Willow - Pollard at 5 meters. A willow tree of approximately 12-14m height is positioned to the front garden of the property approximately 7m away from the house. The tree has been trimmed back in the past to control its growth and it is estimated that the tree is around 20 years old based on photographs of the property. The property concerned is Grade II listed and situated within the camp terrace conservation area in north shields to which it is appreciated that the area is recognised for its tree-lined streets and leafy character. The willow tree is currently in an overgrown and uncontrolled state with branch growth encroaching upon the roof of the building with leaves regularly collecting into the building's front gutter and thus an increased need for regular maintenance. There is a lean of the tree's trunk toward the building which although not substantial has some impact on the tree's overall stability. The works are to involve pollarding to keep new growth below the gutter height of the property. A marked-up photograph has been provided alongside this document to highlight the extent of fabric removal. Low level hanging branches will also be trimmed up to head height level so that the tree can be walked under within the garden. Cutting the tree to the extent highlighted will help keep new growth below the gutter height of the property and allow for the tree to be more easily maintained in the future. The pollarding will also help rebalance and control the growth of the tree to counter its lean

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