| Application number: | CB/TRE/21/00204 |
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| Application type: | Works to a Protected Tree |
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| Associated Tree Preservation Order number: | 3/1977 |
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| Associated Tree Preservation Order title: | Mentmore Crescent, Kensworth |
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| Date received: | 19
/ 04
/ 2021 |
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| Registration (validation) date: | 21
/ 05
/ 2021 |
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| Consultation start date: | 21
/ 05
/ 2021 |
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| Location: | 91 Mentmore Crescent, Dunstable, LU6 3NW |
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| Description: | Works to a tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 3/1977 (Area A2) :- Pruning the top of the tree, removal of excess ivy growth and remove some of the lower branches to a Sycamore tree, marked as T1 on applicant's sketch plan drawing, and situated along the rear garden boundary. |
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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: 1 |
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| and representees: | In Favour: 1 |
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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: | No date |
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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: | 16
/ 07
/ 2021 |
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| Decision: | Split Decision |
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| Conditions or reasons: | 1)
This consent relates only to the following works:
Tree marked as T1 on applicant's sketch plan drawing, located along rear garden boundary
Tree may be crown thinned by the removal of dead, damaged, weak and crossing branches from the crown interior. Live branches to be removed by thinning shall not exceed 20% of the original live branch coverage.
Any low, sub-lateral branches (not main branches) situated below 3.5m from ground level may be removed as part of a crown lifting operation.
Ivy shall be removed only by the careful severance of the main stems low down the host tree using hand tools (not chain saws), to allow the Ivy to dieback, when it can then be more easily removed from the host tree, but without incurring damage to its bark. Loose Ivy (Ivy not directly attached to the host tree) can be removed as and when necessary.
REASON: To allow more light in the garden by alleviating canopy density and removing any low branches, but without causing excessive thinning and lifting, which will be counter productive to the health of the tree, and adversely affect its vertical balance.
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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
3)
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.
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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.
5)
The proposed height reduction of this tree will have an adverse impact on the appearance of the crown outline within its hedgerow setting, and create an unnatural effect along the hedgerow skyline. A height reduction will also be counter-productive, as it will only serve to stimulate more vigorous lateral growth that would compound the problem of reported loss of light. It is considered that crown thinning, crown lifting and removal of Ivy growth are preferred options in improving light levels to the adjacent garden.
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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)
Where consent is issued it does not grant the applicant, nor the appointed contractor, the right to carry out work beyond the applicant's boundary, or give access to property other than the applicants, without the agreement of the owner of the neighbouring property. This consent also places no obligation on any owner of this tree that the consented works must be carried out.
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| Appeal received date: | This case has no appeals against it |
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