Planning applications in PO40

T1; Cypress - Bring down height by approx. 6-8 ft (as shown in photo). T2; Cypress - Bring down height by approx. 6-8 ft (as shown in photo); remove understory growing up through.

Proposed pool, fire pit, aircon units and driveway to dwelling currently under construction under 26/00140/FUL

1 western red cedar (multi-stemmed) and 1 macrocarpa (from the 'new' cemetery') - Remove. Reason: Having a detrimental impact on the graves in the vicinity. Planted in inappropriate locations and in close proximity. If retained, future management of the graves will be both technically challenging and expensive. Mature holm oak - Removal of 1 low-hanging limb. Reason: The limb is now superfluous and can be removed without negative consequences.

Agricultural Prior Notification for proposed irrigation pond

Condition compliance application on P/00167/19 for conditions 4 (Landscaping), 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 6 (Arboreal Method Statement)

Proposed extension at first floor level to form ensuite bathroom and storage over the garage

Proposed single storey side extension

This application includes trees covered by TPO and Conservation Area: T1 & T2; Maple - Raise and reduce the crown on the western side to provide 2m clearance to the building. Reason: Abate nuisance and prevent damage to the building. T3; Sycamore - Fell dying stem to near ground level. Reason: Tree is dying due to sooty bark disease. T4; Turkey oak - Remove one lowest live branch and remove dead wood. Reason: Allow access under the tree, via the adjacent gateway. T5; Birch - Fell and remove stump. Reason: Tree has been planted too close to the building. T6; Maple - Raise and reduce the crown on the southern side to provide 3m clearance to the building. Reason: Abate nuisance and prevent damage to the building. G7; Hornbeam - Fell to ground level and remove stumps. Reason: Planted as part of a garden design at very close spacing. Not allow for full future maturity of the trees at such close proximity to the house. T8; Lawson cypress - Raise crown to 4.5m from the ground over the driveway access. Reason: Allow free access across the driveway.

Proposed single storey rear extension

G1; Group of sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Coppice to stools. Reason: To reduce leverage on root plates and stabilise ground as well as preventing the spread of saplings/monoculture.

T3; Ash - Pollard to a height of 20' - 25' at the highest point. A reduction of approximately 60-70% (see attached marked photo); The part rotten branch to the right hand side of the tree will be removed completely to re-balance the tree (see attached photo); The rest of the tree branches will be cut back into an asymmetrical shape like an umbrella, complementing the pollarded height of the main trunk. Reason: Make the tree safe.

T1; Holm Oak - remove the first two lower limbs extending over the garden and fruit trees. Reason: Limbs are starting to dominate the garden and suppress the fruit trees. T2; English Oak - Remove the first lowest crown limb extending out from the crown and over the adjacent shed. Reason: Formative pruning of the crown and removing a future nuisance. T3; Eucalyptus - Remove. Reason: Tree has been 'topped' in the past and is starting to suppress the growth on the better Sweet Chestnut tree. T4; Bay - Remove single stem Reason: declining. Works are for sound arboricultural reasons.

Proposed change of use from self contained holiday accommodation to ancillary residential annex associated with Bay Tree Cottage

Lawful Development Certificate for demolition of existing single storey rear extension; Proposed single storey rear extension

T1; Ash - Fell. Reason: Deadwood within crown, possibly Ash dieback. T2; Ash - Fell. Reason: Deadwood in crown, possibly Ash dieback. T3; Oak - Fell. Reason: Poor specimen tree, leaning into garden.

Condition compliance application on 25/01206/FUL relating to conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Tree Protection) to be discharged

2 elm, 1 blackthorn and 1 rotted indeterminate tree - Remove. Reason: All are dead and very badly rotted and a danger.

Amendment to proposed works (received 13.03.2026): T1; Sycamore (on old driveway, currently used as footpath through estate. - Fell and remove. Reason: Extensive decay at the base, dieback in the crown. T2; Sycamore (multi stemmed at the edge of the woodland) - Fell and remove. Reason: Dead bark at ground level with signs of decay, sparse crown and weak unions. Has declined in the last 12 months. T3; Large sycamore - (located over bridge) - Fell and remove. Reason: Extensive decay at ground level to 1m. Large cavity. In vicinity of the public bridleway, is sheltered by other trees T4; Sycamore- (Near T3) - Fell. Reason: Small dead tree overhanging bridleway. T5; Sycamore (near Alfred cottage on the edge of the woodland) - Fell and remove. Reason: Decay at root collar, approximately 25% of the circumference. Within falling distance of the cottage. T6; Quercus ilex (edge of the woodland, under the canopy of larger Q. ilex) . Fell and remove Reason: 45 degree lean, shear bomb crack at ground level. Due to the location of these trees there is no plan to plant with replacements but we are continually planting suitable species on the Estate as part of the restoration. T7; Acer pseudoplatanus - Fell and remove. Reason: Extensive dieback and risk of falling on building. T8; Acer pseudoplatanus - Fell and remove. Reason: Dieback in crown, leaning over entrance road and potential for further decline.

T1; Acer pseudoplatanus- - Fell and remove the tree. Reason: Extensive dieback, leaning over the restoration exhibition building, risk of falling. T2; Acer pseudoplatanus- Fell and remove Reason: Growing through fence, leaning over entrance road, dieback in the crown, potential for further decline.

Demolition of garage and removal of chimney; proposed single storey side extension

Non-material amendment on 24/00238/HOU to amend the roof to the side extension to a hipped roof

**5 DAY NOTICE** Sycamore - Dismantle to near ground level.

Lawful Development Certificate for retention of outbuilding being used as an independent residential living unit in breach of condition on P/01842/09

T1; Lime - Fell and remove the tree. T2; Lime (1m away from T1) - Fell and remove the tree. T3 & T4; Sycamore - Fell.

Variation of condition 6 on 24/00251/RVC to allow for retention of external lighting

**5 DAY NOTICE** Ash tree - Fell. Reason; The tree is suffering from advanced ash dieback, making it structurally compromised and a safety risk.

Proposed detached garden room

Proposed dormer extension to provide room within roof space; single storey side extension; detached garage

Beech - Reduce spread of crown on northern side by approx. 3m; Lesser reduction (up to 1.5m) on eastern and western faces, reshaping to improve overall form and balance and longer term stability.

Oak - Reduce by approx. 50%

Proposed single storey rear extension; front porch; roof mounted solar panels on south west elevation; garden room to include office and gym

Horse chestnut; to be removed

Proposed replacement porch; alterations to fenestration; new balcony

Proposed single storey rear/side extension (revised description)(readvertised application)

T1; Eucalyptus. Fell Tree T2; Silver birch. Crown reduce by c.2m to remove roof overhang and manage crown weight on decayed stem. Strip ivy from stem. T3; Cherry. Crown reduce by c.2m and reshape to remove roof overhang. Remove deadwood from crown. T4; Sycamore. Crown thin by c.25% to remove weaker, clutter crown regrowth. Deadwood and clear ivy. T5; Pine. Fell tree. T6; Oak. Remove lowest limb to E to relieve growth over house, reshape remaining crown, clear ivy, deadwood and lower epicormic stem shoots. T7; Cherry. Fell tree. To be replaced with new fruit tree planting. T8; Laburnum. Fell tree. T9; Cherry. Fell tree. T10; Cherry. Fell tree. To be replaced with new fruit tree planting. G1-1; Ash. Fell tree. G2-2; Ash. Fell tree. G1-3, 4, 5; Ash. Fell trees.

Yews within fenced grave - Reduce in height to top of fencing, to rejuvenate. Remove associated dead elms. T1; Boundary yew - Remove/reduce as appropriate low limbs, to allow 2m clearance over graves. T2; Ash - Remove dead limbs to make safe over path. T3 & T4; Lime - Re-pollard.

4 x Oak tree 10cm @ BMH; Fell 8 X Oak tree 20cm @ BMH; Fell 2 x Oak tree 30cm @ BMH; Fell

Variation of condition 6 on 24/00251/RVC to allow for installation of lighting

Macrocarpa - Width to be reduced by removing overhanging branches and raising the crown to 6 metres above ground. T2; Oak tree - Thinned by 30% of it's current crown density and it's overall width to be reduced by removing overhanging branches.

Proposed front extension to create an exercise swimming pool and rear extension to provide a wheelchair lift

The following works to be carried out to improve the aesthetics of the bed and to remove trees that will fail or compete with more valuable specimens in the future. T1; Sycamore- Fell and remove. T2; Paulownia- Fell and remove. T3; Ilex aquifolium- Cut down and allow regrowth. T4; Sycamore- Fell and remove. Larger sycamore 3m away to be retained. T5; Sycamore- (2 trees in close proximity) - Fell and remove to allow space for Platanus. T6; Salix - Fell and remove.

Condition compliance application on 24/00517/HOU and 24/00518/LBC for conditions 3 (Cladding / Windows and Doors), 4 (Removal of Section of Wall), 5 (Chimney Stack) and 6 (Rooflights)

Tree 1 & 2; Ash trees - Remove down to ground level. Tree 3; Sycamore - Remove down to ground level. Self seeded sycamore saplings (behind the shed) - Remove down to ground level.

Condition compliance application on 24/01415/FUL for condition 3 (Materials)

Non-material amendment on 23/00469/HOU to increase the accommodation

Ash Tree - Fell

Condition compliance application on 24/00238/HOU for conditions 3 (Foundation Details), 4 (External Lighting), 5 (Bat Boxes) and 6 (Soft Landscaping)

Condition compliance application on 24/00538/HOU for conditions 3 (Bat and Swift Boxes), 4 (Arboreal Method Statement) and 5 (External Lighting)

T1 and T2; Sycamores (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Fell.

Listed Building Consent for removal of roof tiles, battens and felt and replacement with new like for like roof tiles, battens and felt