| Application number: | CB/TCA/15/00447 |
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| Application type: | Tree Works in Conservation Area |
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| Associated Tree Preservation Order number: | Not available |
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| Associated Tree Preservation Order title: | Not available |
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| Date received: | 26
/ 10
/ 2015 |
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| Registration (validation) date: | 26
/ 10
/ 2015 |
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| Consultation start date: | 26
/ 10
/ 2015 |
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| Location: | Church of St Botolph, Church Street, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HN |
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| Description: | Notification of works to trees in a conservation area: Various work to trees as stated on the Tree Care Specification Sheet M7001 |
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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: | 08
/ 12
/ 2015 |
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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: | 08
/ 12
/ 2015 |
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| Decision: | Raise No Objections |
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| Conditions or reasons: | 1)
It is recognised that the proposed application was being based on tree survey recommendations involving mostly crown lifting, deadwooding and re-shaping of trees, which had become overgrown, and subsequently required remedial pruning. Following my initial unaccompanied visit on the 3rd December 2015, the subsequent site meeting arranged on the 8th December 2015 discussed certain aspects of the notification that were being queried, eg. it appeared that a large, old Hemlock tree in the Churchyard had been confused with a Cedar, and there was further concern that the significance of decayed major branches on this tree needed to be discussed further, as well as those trees being felled along Church Road.
It was subsequently accepted that the trees being removed along Church Road were very close to the high bank abutting the highway, and in the case of the Eucalyptus tree were incongruous with the character of the planting in the burial ground. In this respect, the Council has no objection to this work. In the Churchyard, the Hemlock was found to be an old, over-mature specimen in crown decline, with heavy branches weakened by cavities on the uppermost branches, affecting areas crucial for structural support. A further hazard was noted in recognition that the Church building was at particular risk of being damaged by any future branch failure of this tree.
As the Hemlock was likely to be disfigured by compensatory crown reduction, it is considered that the specimen is sadly in irreversible decline, presenting a risk to the church building, and should be felled in the interests of safety. A separate letter, allowing this tree to be felled under the dead and dangerous exemption clause, will be sent to you in recognition that the felling of this tree had not been proposed on this current notification. This letter will also include recommendations for replacement tree planting. Due to the considerable age of this tree, felling may instigate objections from villagers, especially if there has been no Council sanctioning of this work.
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| Informative notes: | There are no informative notes |
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| Appeal received date: | This case has no appeals against it |
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