Bromsgrove Redditch Planning Applications

T41 - Oak - crown lift to 5.5m on northwest side only to achieve statutory clearance over new highway, and reduce by 2m on northwest side only to reduce overhang over new highway

T1 Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) Proposed Works Height Reduction: Reduce overall height by approximately 4 metres. Crown Spread Reduction: Reduce lateral spread by approximately 2 metres. Crown Thinning: Selective thinning of the crown (approx. 15???20%) to remove crossing, suppressed, and weak branches. Justification The tree currently overshadows the property roof, significantly reducing available light. The property owner intends to install solar panels; improved light penetration is essential for efficiency. Works are intended to balance amenity value with practical use of renewable energy. The proposed reduction is modest, retaining the tree???s natural form and amenity contribution to the landscape. Compliance with BS3998:2010 Reduction cuts will be made back to suitable growth points, maintaining branch structure and avoiding flush cuts. Thinning operations will focus on removing poor-quality, crossing, or competing branches to improve crown structure and airflow. Wound size will be minimised, avoiding cuts greater than one-third of the parent branch diameter. Overall balance of the crown will be maintained to preserve the tree???s natural shape and stability. Wildlife considerations: Works will avoid nesting season and comply with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Additional Notes All works will be carried out by qualified arborists with appropriate insurance. Debris will be removed from site and disposed of responsibly. No works will affect the tree???s rooting area.

Proposed alterations to existing dwelling with approved extension under app. ref.: 22/01089/FUL into two semi-detached dwellings within the approved extended larger dwelling envelope

New patio doors to rear elevation, side door to be replaced with window and new side door to serve utility room.

Rear extension.

T1 Oak reduce upper crown down to bottom of large dead section, Reduce southside closest to house by up to 3mtrs Reduce east side by up to 2mtrs Reduce lateral on north/easterly side by 3mtrs All pruning to try and balance crown to a more even canopy and to reduce overall end weight, Thin internal epi growth by 25% Large fungal bracket at base with evidence of internal cavity.

Enlargement of existing approved garage building under app. ref.: 22/01089/FUL

Rear Dormer.

Leylandii hedge to cut back to give approx. 1 metre clearance to 2 no. lamps and post. Reasons: Trees obscuring light posts. works to allow full illumination as per highways letter request.

Re-pollard of ash tree. Tree currently stands at approximately 70 foot tall. Upward/outward growth measuring approx. 15-18 feet needs to be taken off back to the site of previous pollard. Ash will stand at approx 40-55 feet tall after re-pollarding (bearing in mind some main limbs lower on tree than others) Tree has a TPO on it. Re-pollarding to reduce size of what is a very large tree in a relatively small garden, eliminate overhang on neighbouring properties and maintain health of tree over time. David Whittle of the Council has been out to inspect and given authorisation to put in planning app.

T1 Lime - Fit 2 cobra brace systems at 16m due to include forks at 5m and 6m and cavity base running up to 2m. Crown lift to 4m to allow better view to the field. T2 Black Pine - reduce 2m from properties due to proximity to properties. Crown lift to 4m to allow better view onto field. T3 Lime - crown lift to 4m to allow better view onto field. T4 - crown lift to 4m to allow better view onto field.

Formation of mezzanine floors and associated external alterations

Proposed single storey rear extension.

T1 Oak The tree is located in the gardens of the above property.It was reduced 5 years ago. We are wanting to remove new growth and deadwood ONLY.

Single storey flat roof rear extension projecting 6m with an eaves height of 2.7m and overall height of 3m.

First floor extension over existing garage. Single storey rear extension

First floor extension to existing bungalow. New boundary wall

Formation of habitable room in roofspace with front and rear velux rooflights