Tree works under preservation order at Land At Caldbec Hill, Battle

“RECOMMENDATION: GRANT CONSENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WORKS TO TREES SUBJECT TO TREE PRESERVATION ORDER AT TPO 33 ON LAND AT CALDBEC HILL, BATTLE, EAST SUSSEX SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS”

“T001 (Oak) – Prune the west facing side of tree by 2m to reduce overhang of conservatory leaving east to west canopy spread at 10m. • T003 (Hazel x 2) – Crown lift both trees by 2.5m from ground level leaving the remaining west facing canopy at 8m. • T004 (Oak) – Prune the west facing side of tree by 2m to reduce overhang of conservatory leaving east to west canopy spread at 14m.”

“Pruning of branches overhanging the grazing field to the northwest of the site back to the boundary fence and to a height of approximately 7m for hedgerow and trees not including Oak.”

“It is considered that the tree works are necessary and/or will assist in maintaining their vitality and amenity value, as well as ensuring the safety and amenity of the adjacent residents and landowners. As such no objection should be raised to the works detailed to trees at TPO 33 A14, A15 and A17 (T1), TPO33 A16 (T2) and TPO33 A13 (T3) on land at Caldbec Hill, Battle, East Sussex.”

“Battle Parish Council: 'No objection to this.”

“One representation received: Difficulty finding application on website.”

“This application was presented to the Planning Committee as a Rother District Council Application located on Council-owned land.”

“The Planning Committee was supportive of the Planning Officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions as outlined below.”

“11 Councillor Gray moved the motion to GRANT (Consent for works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order at TPO 33), subject to the planning conditions outlined below and this was seconded by Councillor Creaser. The motion was declared CARRIED (9 for / unanimous).”

“DECISION: GRANT CONSENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WORKS TO TREES SUBJECT TO TREE PRESERVATION ORDER AT TPO 33 ON LAND AT CALDBEC HILL, BATTLE, EAST SUSSEX SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS”

“This consent is valid for two years beginning with the date of its grant and the works for which such consent is granted may only be carried out once, in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.”