Collingtree, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

T04 - Hornbeam. Slight lean on the tree towards the pathway and the houses. Raised soils to the side and rear of the tree, and evidence of past failures to the branches and resulted in decay on the stem, low canopy close to the pathway. Soil under tree is dry and cracked but no signs of movement. Low branches (3m) obstruct pedestrian access. Stem/limb decay. Inadequate stem. Recommendation - Crown lift to 3 m for pedestrian clearance. Crown reduce by 7m. Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T05 - European larch. Dying tree leaning out towards the pathway. 95% dead. Looks like back section has lifted up and yew tree has stopped it from failing. Tapped the rear section and a dull sound. Dieback - poor foliage. Dead wood. Stem/limb decay. Inadequate stem. Recommendation - Fell tree. T06 - Horse chestnut. Close to the 10th tee, compacted soils and exposed tree roots, stem of the tree has bacterial canker. Exudates.Bark necrosis. Pests and Diseases: Bacterial Canker of Horse Chestnut Recommendation - Fell tree. T07 - Horse chestnut. 3 stems all infected and dying back. Bark necrosis. Dieback - poor foliage. Dead wood. Pests and Diseases: Bacterial Canker of Horse Chestnut. Recommendation - Fell tree. T08 - Norway maple. On the edge of the tee. Low branches (3m) obstruct pedestrian access. Recommendation - Crown reduce 4m both trees

Loft conversion over the existing Garage to facilitate bedrooms above, re-location of entrance door to dwelling with a new porch area created. Dormers (that match existing) to front elevation and flat roofed dormer to rear.

Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under schedule 2,part 1,class J of the above order) for Installation of a roof-mounted solar PV system, comprising of 293 x 450w modules, totalling 132 kWp.