Planning Applications

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

proposed remodel to existing house and single storey rear extension, porch and access gates and wall

Ornamental Pear tree needs pruning and reshaping

T1 oak in major decline with evidence of rot around the base and buttress roots. Fell To ground level. T2 oak lift to balance lower skirt and thin internal epi growth by 30%

Erection of self build dwelling

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 - Oak The oak tree is a large, mature specimen approximately 22 m in height, with an overall crown spread of around 8 m on the southern aspect. The tree previously lost its main central stem, and a substantial amount of subsequent regrowth has developed over the property. This regrowth now forms the dominant crown structure on the southern side. I am applying to reduce the overall height of the tree by approximately 4 m (from 22 m to around 18 m) and to reduce the southern crown spread by approximately 4 m ( from 8 m to 4 m). This will retain an even, balanced crown with an approximate 4 m overhang onto my garden. Reasons for the proposed works: Management of historic structural defects: The historic loss of the central stem has resulted in asymmetric regrowth now extending over the property. Reduction will help manage loading on these secondary limbs, reducing the risk of structural failure and improving long-term crown stability. Improvement of light levels to the property and garden: The current canopy significantly shades the southern side of the house and garden throughout the day. A modest reduction will allow more natural light into the living areas and garden without harming the character or amenity value of the tree. Reduction of excessive canopy dominance: The tree???s current height and spread create considerable overhang onto the property, limiting the reasonable use of the garden and causing a heavy build-up of leaf litter and debris. General tree health and maintenance: A sensitive reduction will help to maintain the tree in a safe, manageable condition, supporting its long-term retention while reducing the likelihood of limb failure associated with earlier storm damage and uneven regrowth. Preservation of amenity value: The works proposed are modest, proportionate, and intended to retain the tree???s form and amenity value. The objective is to manage size and structural imbalance???not to remove or drastically alter the appearance of the...

Alterations to existing outbuilding

The application is for the whole sites use class to be updated from Class C3 to Class C3b to be able to utilise the existing buildings on site to become a small-scale specialist care facility to provide care for adults with learning difficulties / or autism. There would be 4 full time residents in the main Balan House, with the opportunity for one further resident in Balan Bungalow.

T1 - silver birch (approx age > 80 years)- severely damanged due to many branches being removed as T2 fell onto house during storm on Friday 14 November 2025 and was intertwined. resulting removal of T2 required removal of branches of T1. Suspected Birch polypore fungus/razor strop. Full removal requested. T3 - silver birch (approx age > 80 years) - superlifted canopy, suspected Birch polypore fungus/razor strop. Full removal requested. T4 - silver birch (approx age > 80 years) - hazard beam fracture of canopy. Suspected Birch polypore fungus/razor strop. Full removal requested. T5- silver birch (approx age > 80 years) - superlifted canopy, suspected Birch polypore fungus/razor strop. Full removal requested. T6 - silver birch (approx age > 80 years) - severe trunk crack, sever decay, poor health. Suspected Birch polypore fungus/razor strop. Full removal requested.

T3 Oak NGR 399812, 274144 - Tree to be felled due to ganoderma. Replacement tree to be planted. Gavin Boyes (Senior Tree Officer) has been out to inspect the tree and unfortunately confirmed ganoderma and decay spanning around 50% of the perimeter of the trunk.

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.