| Application number: | CB/TRE/24/00358 |
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| Application type: | Works to a Protected Tree |
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| Associated Tree Preservation Order number: | 05/2007 |
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| Associated Tree Preservation Order title: | South Bedfordshire District Council (Land at Delta House. 33 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard) Tree Preservation Order No. 5/2007 |
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| Date received: | 12
/ 08
/ 2024 |
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| Registration (validation) date: | 13
/ 08
/ 2024 |
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| Consultation start date: | 13
/ 08
/ 2024 |
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| Location: | Lavell House, 31 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EZ |
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| Description: | Works to a tree protected by Tree Preservation Order: TPO 5/2007 (T1) - London Plane adjacent to Lavell House fronting Leston Road - Prune back overhanging branches close to adjoining premises and adjacent highway, in order to avoid conflict and potential obstruction. |
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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: | 04
/ 10
/ 2024 |
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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: | 04
/ 10
/ 2024 |
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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:
London Plane tree T1 (incorrectly described as a Sycamore in the application)
To carry out an overall crown reduction of 25% to suitable pruning points, to shape and balance.
The one over-extended branch extension growing towards the zebra crossing to be subject to a heavier reduction of 33% to alleviate highway encroachment and to restore the present imbalance of the tree on this section of the crown.
Following the above work, any remaining low, sub-lateral branches still overhanging the highway footpath to be pruned to allow a 2.5m vertical clearance above ground level, and any remaining low, sub-lateral branches overhanging above the main carriageway to be pruned to allow a 5.5m vertical clearance above ground level.
REASON: To alleviate branch encroachment and direct conflict with the fabric of the adjacent building, and to avoid potential obstruction of the adjacent public highway, but also serving to restore a more balanced crown shape, whilst still maintaining an acceptable degree of visual amenity value currently provided by this tree.
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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.
4)
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.
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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".
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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.
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| Appeal received date: | This case has no appeals against it |
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