Proposed removal of 7 conifer trees labelled T1 to T7 on enclosed plan and photos. The tree roots have grown and caused the perimeter wall of the property?s garden to bulge out and for the stones to become unstable and dislodged. There is a danger that the wall will collapse further (see below) and may cause injury. After a period of heavy rain the wall next to T5 has collapsed, causing large stones to fall into the pavement and road and the street sign for Brighton Road to fall off. Work has begun to remove T5 due to the danger posed if there is any further collapse, so retrospective permission is sought for this tree. Safety tape has been erected which looks unsightly in the Conservation area but is necessary - the damage is on the corner of two roads where many walkers pass by in the dark, including patrons of the Wheatley Arms pub which is situated directly opposite. It is a trip hazard as well as a danger to road users. We wish to seek permission to remove all 7 trees, so that the wall can be repaired and made safe for passers by.

RETROSPECTIVE Application T1 Oak - Twin stem failed tree. One of the stems uprooted in very mild weather due to extensive root rot on the night of 25/06/23. This effectively removed all of the base anchoring the remaining standing stem on the windward side, leaving it entirely loaded and leaning at 45?> directly towards the house, well within the trees drop zone. There was no option to prop it due to the area beneath being tarmac and part of the car park / turning area. Nor was there a substantial tree to strap and secure it to. Remaining stem removed under the rule of exception for safety 27/06/23. Suspected underground water course in the same line running north to south which is the downward gradient from Ilkley Moors to the River. Exact same circumstance occurred February 2022 with a failed Oak tree, thoroughly rotted up through the base, which landed in the garage at the neighbouring property on Kings Road, under app 22/00910/CPN.

T1) RETROSPECTIVE application for removal of dead tree. You can see by the photos attached which were taken the 31st of May 2023, all surrounding deciduous trees are in full leaf.

2 Leylandii - Fell Retrospective Application for work carried out on the 4th of April 2023.

Retrospective application T125, T127, T129 Common Ash - Remove, plant three heavy-standard English Oaks in same locations as removed trees

This is seeking retrospective consent for clearing up fallen trees as a result of storms Dudley and Eunice. 2 Ash, 1 Willow and 1 Ornamental Conifer. Upper branches had to be removed to allow access for an interment of cremated remains on 21 February 2022. The blanket TPO for this area of Hirst Wood does not give individual numbers to the trees.

T1 Poplar Tree - Remove snapped limb and clean the wound, Emergency safety work *This is a retrospective application, the work was carried out on Monday 13th June**

T1 Beech - Fell *** This is a retrospective application, the tree was removed on 14.02.22 as it is was located very close to a main road and considered a high risk***

T1 - Horse Chestnut - Fell - Evidence of honey fungus and extensive rot deeming the tree unsafe due to its' close proximity to a main road. **this application is retrospective - the tree was removed on Monday 14th March**

T1 + T2 Sycamore Trees - Fell and replant **This is a retrospective application, the trees were removed on Tuesday 29 March 2022**