Planning applications in PO37

T1; Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) -Dismantle to near ground level. Reason:Tree is in severe decline and overhanging driveway. T2; Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) -Remove significant deadwood and crown lift to provide 2M clearance from lawn. Reason: For ease of future lawn maintenance and to improve trees health. T3; Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) - Remove Bramble (Rubus fructicosus) and reduce height to approximately 2.5M. Reason: To improve the trees health and manage the overall size. T4; Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Retrench canopy back to approximately 3M height (to sound growth). Reason: Tree has been in decline past few years, now deadwood overhanging building. T5; Walnut (Juglans regia) - Crown lift to provide 2M clearance from lawn and remove boughs connecting with building roof. Reason: For ease of future lawn maintenance and to reduce encroachment. T6; Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Crown lift new growth to approximately 3M from ground level and remove significant deadwood. For ease of future lawn maintenance and to improve trees health. (Request of a 5 year consent to crown lift to maintain a 3M ground clearance). G1; Mixed boundary hedge to include Griselinia (Griselinia littoralis), Elaeagnus Elaeagnus ebbingei) and Bramble (Rubus fructicosus) - Hedge cut new growth. Reason: To maintain hedge at manageable height.

Partial demolition of natural stone wall on boundary with Church Road and demolition of lean to first floor extension; replacement of extension with flat roof; formation of vehicular access and driveway (revised scheme)

T1 and T2; 2 x Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Remove lowest boughs specified on picture extending over containers and greenhouse. Reason: Trees boughs are overloaded mechanically and adjacent tree has already snapped so has potential to fail.

Proposed detached self contained residential annex

Proposed first floor side and rear extensions; decking with balustrading to front; alterations to fenestration including new window openings and roof light on north and south elevations

Demolition of existing garage and car port; Proposed replacement garage

**5 Day Notice** T1; Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Remove snapped/hanging bough (specified on submitted photo). Reason: Bough is in close proximity to the public highway and area used as part of the business.

Proposed extension at first floor level and new roof to provide accommodation within new roof space and changes to external materials/finishes

T1; Scots Pine - Crown clean to involve removal of dead dying and dangerous limbs, including dangerous limb fractures that may be discovered, to reduce weight where possible to good growth. Reason: Heavily leaning.

Proposed single storey side extension

Removal of chimney; Proposed first floor rear extension and single storey side extension; alterations to roof; alterations to fenestration and additional and replacement windows and doors; alterations to vehicular access

T1, T2 & T3; Sycamore - Pollard to between 3 to 4 metres. Reason: Remove weight and the risk of the trees falling on the outbuilding.

1; Oak (front of the property) - Cut back to good growth points, giving a 2.5m clearance to the building. Reason: Clearance of building. 2; Cedar (back of the property) - Cut back to good growth points, giving a 2.5m clearance to the building. Reason: Clearance of building. This tree continually blocks our gutters, which has resulted in damp within the living area of the house. It is also seeding our roof which is resulting in lots of tree growth on the roof. Recently, a large limb fell damaging adjacent trees. 3; Lawson Cypress (South West corner of the house) - Remove. Reason: Overhanging the building at our southwest corner, limits light and is competing with and obscuring a very attractive purple beech tree.

Demolition of boiler extension; Proposed two storey rear extension; alterations to fenestration on rear elevation and replacement windows to all elevations

Proposed alterations and change of use of garage/workshop/store to form a flat; alterations to vehicular access; proposed parking area

Proposed raised terrace area to rear; replacement of window on rear elevation with French doors; cladding to rear elevation

Condition compliance application on 24/01934/RVC for conditions 2 (Materials), 4 (Arboreal Method Statement), 6 (Soft Landscaping), 7 (Car Park Layout), 9 (Junction Details) and 10 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme)

Proposed single storey rear extension and pitched roof on front bay windows

Demolition of garage; Proposed two storey front extension, single storey side and rear extensions, garage and swimming pool; Proposed roof alterations to include change of roof material, two replacement dormers on front elevation and full width dormer including Juliet balconies on rear elevation; Proposed alterations and additional fenestration to all elevations and external finishing materials; landscaping including retaining walls and terraced garden/raised patio (revised application - ecology reports)(readvertised application)

T1, 2, 3; Sycamore - Remove to ground level. T4; Sycamore - Crown reduce by 2m to reshape. T5; Cherry (off site) - Remove to ground level. T6; Sycamore (off site) - Remove to ground level. T7; Multi stem stool Sycamore (off site) - Coppice. T8; Ash - Remove to ground level (off-site tree) - Removal to ground level. T9; Elm - Remove to ground level. G1; A cluster of mature ash - Remove deadwood over road.

T1; Yew - Remove Reason: The tree presents a risk as it has outgrown the bed it was planted in that is encompassed by a mock stone wall which has collapsed and been re-built several times. The general public waiting for the bus sit on the wall, which is a serious risk and presents a health and safety risk.

Tree 6; Common Aspen (Adjacent to 9 Woodlands) - Dismantle to ground level. Reason: Dead tree. Tree 7; Common Aspen (Adjacent to 9 Woodlands) - Dismantle to ground level. Reason: Dead tree. Tree 8; Pedunculant Oak (Adjacent to entrance to grousing and camping area) - Fell, leaving stump at 1m. Reason: Tree leans over entrance. Tree 10; Silver Birch (opposite communal building) - Dismantle to ground level and grind. Reason: Leaning. Tree 11; Pedunculant Oak (to rear of 3 woodlands) - Dismantle to ground Level. Reason: Skinny, hung up.

T1; Oak - Crown lift and trim back extending lower limbs to a clearance height of approx. 5m - Also remove any dead growth. Reason: Inhibits access T2, T3, T4 and T5; Ash - Removal of whole ash stools. Reasons: Some signs of Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) with limbs found on the ground - safety concerns. T6; Willow - Removal of Willow together with other scrub surrounding area. Reason: Willow has now grown to a size that has potential to damage barn adjacent if it falls.

T1 Multi-stem Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus); Lower branches and a limb growing over to the garden are to be removed back to suitable pruning point. T2 Neighbouring Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus); tree is to have lower growth removed . A limb within the canopy is to be pruned back to a suitable growth point Reason: to prevent intrusion into client garden and improve the growth structure of the tree and to create a clearance between the trees and garden area.

Proposed single storey side and rear extensions

Amendment to proposed works (13.05.2026): T1; Ash: Remove at ground level. Reason: The tree exhibits bark delamination and decay at the base, and it is currently leaning toward the neighbouring property to the southwest T2; Oak - Crown reduced by 30%. This includes reducing the overextended limbs to the southwest to balance the new crown form. Reason: Due to one-sided growth and the uphill position relative to the property. T3 Oak: Reduce the crown by 2-3m to strong growth points and crown lift by removing the lowest branch growing SW. We will also remove the two largest deadwood branches if they are found to be at risk of falling upon closer inspection. Reason: The tree appears to have sustained prior storm damage or significant pruning, with the current crown supported by a damaged area overhanging a seating area. TG4 Oak Group: Crown clean the remaining oak trees within the grounds of the property to remove visible hanging branches and larger deadwood.

T1; Sycamore - Fell T2; Lime - Fell Reason: Owner wishes to plant an apple orchard in her garden.

Partial demolition of natural stone wall on boundary with Church Road and demolition of lean to first floor extension; replacement of extension with flat roof; formation of vehicular access and driveway

Prior approval for change of use of number 27 from Class E to one flat (lower ground floor area only)

T1; Corsican Pine - Remove any growth below 15 metres from the ground. Repollard back to previous points with additional removal from branches overhanging adjacent road, lower height by 3 metres. Reason: Two large branches have fallen and general maintenance. T4; Sycamore - Cut back limbs overhanging neighbours garden/fence line. Reduce the rest of the crown by 3 metres. Reason: To allow light and even the tree all over, reduce overhang.

Proposed single storey front/side extension to form porch and new entrance

Amendment to proposal (received 10.03.2026): T1; Oak - Approximately 25% reduction to good growth balance throughout the canopy. Reason: To avoid the tree becoming more of a nuisance.

Proposed enlargement of 2 number windows and cladding to external walls

1x Oak tree - Reduce by 30%. Reason: Due to previous large branch snap outs from crown. 1x Sycamore tree - Raise crown to 4m above ground level. Reason: Allow more light into the undergrowth.

Proposed alterations and conversion of building from Hotel (Class C1) to 13 dwellings (Class C3) with associated car parking, refuse storage and landscaping.

Proposed alterations and change of use of former hotel to form six flats

Proposed single storey extension at ground floor level to form 3 x sitting rooms with 3 x roof terraces over; installation of 2 x external platform lifts

T1; Lime - Repollard to previous points. Reason: Repollarding for safety. T2-T4; Limes - No works required - trees marked on map for clarity.

T3; Cedar - Fell. Reason: Poor quality, tree shedding branches.

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension; Proposed replacement single storey rear extension

Condition compliance application on 23/01516/FUL relating to condition 4 (car and cycle spaces details).

Condition compliance application on 22/02208/FUL relating to conditions 6 (Screening), 8 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 9 (Soft Landscape Scheme)

T1; Beech - Fell to standing stump. T2; Beech - Fell to near ground level. T3; Lime - No work required at this time. T4; Sycamore - Pollard to second bifurcation.

Pine tree; Remove to ground level. Reason: Concern of future damage due to close proximity to property.

Proposed alterations and change of use and conversion of shop to residential unit

**5 DAY NOTICE** GROUP 1; 6x Ash trees - Pollard by 50%. Dangerous Trees overhanging buildings/ conservatory behind. 2x Ash trees have already fallen causing damage to outbuildings.

External alterations to ground floor recess, replacement French doors, windows, fascias, guttering and downpipes

Variation of condition 3 on P/00855/12 to allow alterations to design of extension

Ash tree - Remove. Tree appears to have stage 3 Ash Die Back, under 50% green crown coverage. Replacement tree of species to be determined. Small sycamore tree - Remove. This tree has become compromised by ash tree.

Row of neglected and overgrow hedgerow Leyland Cypress trees - Remove.