| Application number: | CB/TRE/12/00359 |
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| Application type: | Works to a Protected Tree |
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| Associated Tree Preservation Order number: | 04/1993 |
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| Associated Tree Preservation Order title: | 4 Northcourt, Leighton Buzzard |
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| Date received: | 16
/ 10
/ 2012 |
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| Registration (validation) date: | 16
/ 10
/ 2012 |
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| Consultation start date: | 16
/ 10
/ 2012 |
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| Location: | 4 North Court, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DJ |
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| Description: | Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order: Trim and make safe one large Cedar tree in the front garden of property on TPO 04/1993 T1. |
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| Case officer: | not
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| Status: | Decided |
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| Press date: | Not required |
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| Site Notice date: | Not required |
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| Neighbours | Received: 0 |
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| and representees: | In Favour: 0 |
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| Click here for a list | Against: 0 |
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| Petitions: 0 |
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| Officer site visit date: | 06
/ 12
/ 2012 |
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| Committee site visit date: | Not required |
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| Committee meeting date: | Not required |
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| Decision level: | Officer Delegated |
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| Date decision made: | 10
/ 12
/ 2012 |
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| Decision: | Preserved Tree - Grant Consent |
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| Conditions or reasons: | 1)
This consent relates only to the following works:
Deodar Cedar tree in front garden T1
Lower 1/3 canopy overhanging Heath Road to be shortened back by a maximum of 2.5m to suitable growth points without leaving stubs.
Lower 2/3 of canopy overhanging applicant's property to be shortened back by up to 2.5m to suitable growth points without leaving stubs.
Lower 1/3 of each side of canopy growing towards 78 Heath Road, and 3 North Court to be shortened back by up to 2.5m to suitable lateral growth.
To crown clean the tree by removing dead and damaged branches and old stubs, particularly within the inner crown.
To remove the lowest branch overhanging the roof of 4 North Court (one fork of this branch has already broken).
To remove the lowest sub-lateral (not the whole main branch) overhanging the garden of 3 North Court.
REASON: To identify the scope of this consent and
To alleviate branch encroachment and the mechanical leverage of branches which extend out from the main canopy outline, without causing canopy disfigurement, and avoiding the unnecessary pruning of the upper canopy of this tree which is relatively compact.
To remove defective growth from within the crown of the tree that is liable to breakage.
To remove minor, low, nuisance branches in very close contact with the fabric of the property and the neighbouring garden.
2)
Prior to the commencement of the works, it will be the responsibility of the owner/applicant to ensure that the appointed contractor is fully aware and understands the work specification and all attached conditions. Failure to comply with these may lead to prosecution by the authority.
REASON: To ensure the compliance of the work specification.
3)
All works hereby consented to shall be carried out within two years of the date of this consent.
REASON: To allow the Local Planning Authority an opportunity to re-evaluate the tree following any long delay in carrying out work previously granted consent
4)
All works for which consent is granted shall comply with British Standard BS 3998:2010 "Tree work - Recommendations". Any works which do not comply with those granted consent or which are not in accordance with the above mentioned British Standard may result in action by the Local Planning Authority against the owner of the tree and the contractor.
REASON: To define the quality of work necessary.
5)
Prior to undertaking the works granted consent, the appointed contractor shall contact the Tree and Landscape Officer, either by letter, e-mail, fax or by telephone (0300 300 5161) to confirm that this Decision Notice has been read by the contractor and that the works specification and all other conditions have been fully understood and will be complied with.
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| Informative notes: | 1)
All terms contained in this decision are as defined in the British Standards BS 3998:2010 "Tree work - Recommendations".
2)
You are asked to ensure that a copy of this decision is with the contractor or foreman on site when this work is carried out. This will avoid any possibility of confusion or misunderstanding should one of the Councils officers, or a Council member, have reason to ask whether the requisite consent has been obtained.
3)
The Deodar Cedar tree is a stately tree that could be permanently ruined by a poor standard of tree surgery. Therefore, it is absolutely imperative that the work is carried out in accordance with that specified in this Decision Notice. To assist you in choosing a suitable tree surgeon, a list of local contractors, who have carried out work to satisfactorily standard on protected trees, has been attached for your assistance.
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| Appeal received date: | This case has no appeals against it |
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