Planning applications in PO36

T1; Oak - Remove lowest branch growing NE. Cut back the lower N-NW crown by 2m laterally. Reason: To give clearance to the house as branches are now encroaching on the property.

Proposed illuminated digital display board

Demolition of conservatory; proposed single storey rear and two storey side extensions

T1; Yew - Fell to near ground level. Reason: Oversized for angle of lean, root plate on steep bank/ footpath. Close proximity to property.

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)

Small oak (situated on bank in front of a mature oak) - Dismantle down to ground level. Reason: Showing extreme signs of stress and dying, multiple dead limbs and sporadic epicormic growth shoots at various places along limbs( see picture 1). Limbs may fail and damage vehicles parking underneath. Removal will also allow room for the healthy oak behind to grow more naturally.

Proposed roof terrace with privacy screening/balustrading and reconfiguration of access to roof

TG1; Sycamore and Leylandii trees situated on bankside between property 36 Beechfield and Bayshore and Royal Pier Hotels (approximately 30 trees) - Fell. Reason: Trees are self-set in an unmanaged area, causing issues for the homeowner and posing problems for the hotels below. Bring the bankside area back into management by removing the larger trees and allowing it to regenerate as coppice, so they can be periodically cut down at ground level when they get too large in the future. Some trees have unstable root conditions, are growing through telecoms cables, interfere with fire escape routes from the hotels below, and come into close contact with kitchen electrical systems, which may pose a future fire risk if left unmanaged. Tree failure on the bankside could block the fire escapes for the hotels below.

T1; Oak - Remove Ivy and dead wood. T2; Oak - Crown lift over neighbouring property by approx 10 - 15 metres from ground level and 8 - 10 metres from ground level on Woodlands side; dead wood. T3; Oak - Fell. Reason: Dying crown. T4; Oak - Fell. Reason: Distorted crown. T5; Oak - Crown reduction by 40% and dead wood. T6; Sweet Chestnut - Reduce crown from the tips of the branches by 3-4m on the dying crown.

Replacement roof structure incorporating enlargement of existing front dormer and new enlarged rear dormer; increased gable glazing and new porch; deck extension and ramped access to front door; alterations to external materials and minor alterations to rear window and door openings

Demolition of existing rear extension; Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration on side elevation

Replacement covered seating area

Variation of conditions 2, 6 and 7 on 22/00928/FUL for alterations to Plot 1 elevations and inclusion of materials specification; allow commencement of plot 1 prior to road surface being upgraded and removal of plot 1 and 4 from condition 7

T1; Oak (Quercus robur) - Fell and replant with species in keeping with area. Reason: Tree has severe dieback and evidence of old fungal brackets to the base. Tree is also in immediate proximity to the driveway and public highway.

Condition compliance application on 26/00478/FUL for conditions 3 (Parking and Landscaping), 4 (Window Details), 5 (Bin Storage), 6 (Materials) and 9 (Driveway Drainage and Details)

Ash tree; to be removed at the boundary line. Reason: Limb hanging over car parking space.

T1; and T2; 2 x Oak (Quercus robur) - Reduce overall canopies approximately 25%. Reason: To reduce further encroachment as part of arboricultural maintenance.

Demolition of garage: Proposed two storey side extension

Permission in principle for demolition of semi-detached building; proposed replacement dwelling

Variation of condition no 2 on 26/00101/FUL to amend window position to living room; amend location of door in conservatory on floor & site plan

T1; Eucalyptus - Fell to near ground level. Reason: Wrong species for location with wall and cables adjacent. G1; Mixed species hedge - Reduce to approximately chest height (1.5m). Reason: To enable future management. G2; Mixed species hedge - Reduce to approximately chest height (1.5m). Reason: To enable future management.

Condition compliance application on 22/01968/FUL relating to condition 3 (Sewer Diversion)

Listed Building Consent for proposed alterations at ground floor and first floor levels comprising removal/part removal and blocking in of internal doors and walls; new doors and internal partition walls; remedial repair works and decoration to Town Hall elevations, windows, and roofing including the Cottage and Wise Building; installation of external lighting, cctv and extracts for building services; new replacement compliant staircase at the Cottage; internal ceiling and decoration, panels and window protection and guarding; installation of swift boxes.

Listed Building Consent for works including internal alterations to partition lobby and reception to accommodate wheelchair users, wall-mounted acoustic panels installed both inside ground floor Main Hall and in lower ground floor Studio room, mesh netting and window protection installed in main hall, and an internal decorative screen at lower ground floor social area

Amendment to proposal: T1; Dead english oak adjacent to front entrance drive - Reduce down to about a 4m high wildlife trunk. Reason: For safety. T2; English Oak - Remove the lowest limb extended over the driveway, reduce remaining limb by 1.5m - 2m to balance. Reason: Heavy extended crown limbs over the drive, historic evidence of previous limb failure on the same tree.

Condition compliance application on 25/00226/HOU for condition 3 (Drainage and Parking)

Proposed alterations to south elevation to include replacement of hangar doors with full width bifold glazed system

Change of use from Class E to a pub (Sui generis use)

Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural steel portal frame building and a private unsurfaced vehicular access associated with farming operations.

Installation of internally illuminated 5-meter EV pole sign

Certificate of lawfulness to confirm the use of the existing buildings and associated land for private equestrian purposes is lawful.

Retention and completion of outbuilding

T1; Oak (Quercus robur) - Lower limbs reduced by 20% away from the nearby property back to suitable growth points along with removal of any crossing branches, deadwood (crown clean). Reason: Make space from nearby property. T2; Oak (Quercus robur) - Crown clean, the removal of all deadwood, crossing branches and epicormic growth. Reason: To improve canopy health, growth structure and safety. T3; Oak (Quercus robur) (tree located on the left side of rear garden) - Reduce by 20%, maintain the natural shape of the tree. Also the removal of any crossing branches, epicormic & deadwood (crown clean). Reason: Allow space to form between the canopy and the nearby property.

T1; Oak (Quercus robur) (located on driveway) - Crown clean by removing all deadwood, epicormic growth and crossing branches, promoting a healthy canopy. The remaining tree is to be pruned away from all overhead BT lines that are running through the canopy. Reason: Promote healthy canopy and clear BT lines. T2; Oak (Quercus robur) - Remove to ground level due. Reason: Poor growth structure. Removing this will promote growth in surrounding, more established oaks by giving them more space and access to light. T3; Multi stem Silver Birch (Betula pendula) - Dismantle to ground level. Reason: Growing into nearby oaks causing them to compete for light and space, preventing them from maturing. T4; Large Oak (Quercus robur) - Lowest third crown raised to create a canopy and trunk. The remaining canopy reduced by 20% from branch tips to create a balanced tree shape and remove the movement in the wind. A further 10% reduced by thinning of dead wood, epicormic growth, and crossing branches. Reason: To allow light & wind to pass through the canopy and improving tree health.

T1; Cherry. Remove to ground level. Reason: The tree has outgrown its location. Multiple weak unions and in close proximity to the house. T2; Cherry. Crown reduce by 30% Reason: to reduce impact on the garden.

Prior notification for change of use of agricultural building (The Sow Shed) to flexible commercial use under Use Class R (recreational room; yoga; workouts; crafts etc)

Proposed 2-bay oak framed garage outbuilding

Sycamore tree (within raised area of retained earth within front left driveway) - Remove to ground level. Reason: Visibly declining.

Variation of condition 5 on 23/02215/FUL for alterations to landscape planting

Proposed single storey rear extension, reconstruction and extension of the rear dormer window, roof alterations, changes to external materials/finishes to elevations and new fenestration to the west elevation (revised scheme)

Proposed single storey rear extension and alteration to roof structure; introduction of cladding and render to elevations

T1; Beech; Crown reduce 30%, crown lift to 4m, removing the lowest branch east over the carparking area for Seahaven. Crown clean, deadwood removal. Reason: Reduce impact of tree on surrounding area; the tree is coming into contact with buses to the north and extending over the car parking area to the east; an electrical substation is located just beneath it to the west.

Proposed carport; alterations to garage roof and installation of roof mounted solar panels to garage and carport

Proposed alterations and conversion of hotel (C1) to form HMO (sui generis)

T1; Leylandii (Leyland cypress) (front garden) - Remove to ground level. Stump ground out to the machine's maximum depth approx 1 ft below ground level. Reason: Interfering with utility lines. T2; Oak (Quercus robur) (positioned side of the driveway) - Crown clean, removing all dead wood, crossing branches and epicormic growth; Crown raised to 4 metres above the driveway. Road side is to be crown raised by 5.5 metres. Reason: Clearance for parked vehicles. Comply with Highways Act. T3; Oak (Quercus robur) (positioned side of the driveway) - Crown clean, removing all dead wood, crossing branches; Crown raised by 4 metres above the driveway; Road side is to be crown raised by 5.5 metres; NW facing side reduced by 1.2-1.5 metres (20%); Remaining canopy to be reduced where required to maintain a natural balanced shape. Reason; Provide clearance for vehicles. Clearance of nearby property. Comply with Highways Act. T4: Leylandii (Leyland cypress) - Remaining timber on tree to be dismantled leaving the stem at fence height. Reason: Tidy previous works. Group 1: Multiple Leylandii (Leyland cypress) (located along the left side of the rear garden) - Remove, leaving stumps as close to ground level as possible. Reason: Poor amenity value. T5 & T6: Oak, (Quercus robur) are to be crown cleaned, all dead wood, crossing branches and epicormic growth removed. Reason: Create a healthy, well structured canopy. T7; Oak (Quercus robur) (bottom of garden) - Remove and leave stem at approx 8ft. Reason: 80% of tree is dead with poor crown and structure. T8; Oak (Quercus robur) - Crown clean, removing all dead wood, crossing branches and epicormic growth. Reason: Create a healthy and well structured canopy. T9; Leylandii (Leyland Cypress) (next to T8) - Dismantle to close to ground level. Reason: Interfering with nearby oak canopy and give oak space to grow. Group 2; Row of dead leylandii (Leyland cypress) - Remove to ground level. Reason: Poor amenity value.

Listed Building Consent for proposed replacement of front and rear windows

T1; Paulownia - Prune back to previous reduction points. T2 & T3; Apple - Prune back to previous reduction points. Reason: Dropping leaves onto drive.

Group 1: A mixture of tree species, consisting of Leylandii (Leyland cypress), Holly, (Ilex aquifolium) - Reduce to 6ft in height. Leaving holly trees to re-grow, and leyland cypress stems for the ivy to continue growing up for privacy and natural habitat poles. Reason: Large, messy and out of control hedge.

Demolition of one ancillary warehouse building; Proposed alterations to fenestration, new external finishes in connection with the refurbishment of the main building; alterations to vehicular access and revised servicing arrangements; formation of additional yard area; associated works including fencing and access gates

Retention of tarmac surfacing to front entrance; proposed surface water drainage channel and soakaway