T1 - Marsh Cypress - 10% crown reduction in rear garden. My landscaping contractor told me in January 2015 that CCC had consented to the removal of this tree and grinding out its stump. He told me that a CCC conservation officer with responsibility for archaeology had also visited the site, and had no objection to this proposal. Having obtained further expert advice, from a local tree specialist, I decided it would be far preferable to retain the tree. However, this would be possible only if I could obtain consent for a 10% crown reduction each year, to ensure no further increase in its spread and the extent of its root growth. This was necessary to meet insurance requirements, the tree being close to the long boundary wall, the river embankment, and the dwelling itself, all of which are listed Grade II. The crown reduction having been approved in advance on each occasion to date, the work has been carried out January/February every year. The tree has continued to grow vigorously, is well-shaped, and remains suitable in size for its environment. I now seek consent for a 10% crown reduction, to be carried out by the same local specialist. The work proposed would be done during January or February 2024, when the tree will have shed its foliage and become dormant.

Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/18/00490/FUL for the proposed part two-storey and part three-storey 64 bed care home with accommodation in the roof together with associated landscaping, parking and access; to allow the replacement of the Plant Room windows to steel louvres for ventilation and relocation of the newly planted trees to the northern boundary on Cockering Road.

T1 - To fell to ground level Bay tree in rear garden due to extensive rot at base from previous cuttings and landscaping to be carried out along boundary fencing T2 - To fell to ground level Pittosporum tree in rear garden - applied for 5 day exemption - ring girdled, has cavities in the upper crown and movement at the base. It is overhanging a children's play area within a private garden and it is interfering with power cables to properties and dangerous T3 - To radially crown reduce Golden Plum tree by 15% in rear garden leaving a crown spread of 2-3 metres for maintenance T4 - To crown lift Walnut tree away from Golden Plum tree in rear garden removing 2-3 limbs encroaching into Golden Plum tree as walnut tree is dominant