The tree is an aspen, labelled T1 . This tree is around 20m high and has a public footpath and livery stables to one side and a house to the rear, as shown in the attached plan "aspen position". This tree has lost a number of large branches in very windy and stormy weather (as can be seen from the attached photos) and has caused damage to the property behind as well as a period where a branch overhung the stables until we could get someone to deal with it. The branches were found to be diseased explaing why they fell. In summer, when the tree is in full leaf, the branches become very heavy leading to the potential for danger to anyone underneath. It is also unbalanced as a result of the breakage but new growth can be seen below the proposed cutting line (aspen proposed cutting line.jpg). We have contacted the two neighbours most affected by the threat from the tree and they support this. The proposal is to reduce the height by around 40%, encouraging further growth much lower down and reducing the risk of danger to people and property in the area.

Householder application for removal of stable building and the erection of a single storey garden studio/home office with garden storage and associated external works

Change of use of land for siting of 1 mobile home for residential use by Gypsy/Traveller family and partial change of use of existing stables to ancillary washing facility together with siting of 1 touring caravan (retrospective)

Outline planning permission (matters for which approval is sought: access and layout) for demolition of existing dwelling house, stables and barn and the erection of 12 dwellings and garages

Extensions/alterations to existing dwelling, demolition/removal of all existing outbuildings (barns and stable block)/mobile home and erection of vehicle shed/replacement stables

Felling of "Grafted" Apple/Pear Hybrid. This tree is growing against the wall of 12 The Green, Great Horwood on the driveway side. This building is grade II listed. Reason(s) for removal: This wall has experienced previous structural movement. The foundations for buildings of this type and age are limited. Removal will help to keep the wall in a stable condition. This wall is experiencing high levels of damp penetration. Root stock is known to hold significant levels of moisture and this is transferred to the base of the traditional solid wall construction leading to damp penetration. Phased crown reduction, leading to removal of Yew. This Yew tree is very close to the rear of the house. Quote from building surveyors report "There is a large tree very close to the rear of the property and this is within influencing distance of the building and is a potential risk to the structural integrity of the property. It would be appropriate to draw up a programme of reduction and phased removal." This work has been discussed and planned with a local Arborist who looks after the other trees at this address. They indicate that it is best carried out over 2/3 years.

Demolition of existing stables and associated livery facilities, removal of a permanent and lawful mobile home and erection of dwelling with car parking and 3 stables for the use of occupiers of the new dwelling, continued use of the existing vehicular access with new entrance gates.

Conversion of unused double stable to a summer house

Conversion of ancillary stables and outbuildings to provide ancillary home office, gym, guest accommodation and storage.

Conversion of ancillary stables and outbuildings to provide ancillary home office, gym, guest accommodation and storage.