24/00837/TRPlanning Application 24/00837/TR

Since the original planning report was submitted (originally 2017 and then updated for 2023), T320 has deteriorated significantly and we believe it will cause an unacceptable safety risk to users of the road which is passing under part of the canopy. In addition, the revised road alignment would impact the RPA of T320 by 22.33% and technically this tree would therefore require removal. (Although, it is already 21% on the approved road alignment). T314, whilst in better condition than T320, is a low quality tree whose removal would have no impact on the visual amenity of the site. The new road alignment will impact on RPA of T314 by 35.86% and technically this tree would therefore require removal. (although its already 24% on current road alignment). By altering the road position we propose to retain the following trees which were originally due to be removed: T301, T328, T329, T330. In order to offset the removal of T314 and T320 we would specifically look to provide two new trees which reflect the landscape character of the period: 1Nr. Wellingtonia (Giant Redwood), 1Nr. Coast redwood. We would look to locate them in the open grassy area which would provide them with the opportunity to reach maturity. In addition, we have also provided a landscape plan which proposes 16 new trees and extensive planting to massively enhance the landscape over the currently overgrown and unkept site.

24/00837/TR