Protected tree works at Grantham Tennis Club, Gonerby Road, Grantham

“S26/0568 Proposal: Radial crown reduction to Horse Chestnut tree (T42) and removal of basal shoots and epicormic growth from Lime tree (T44) (TPO-223).”

“Description of Site 1.1 The trees are situated within Arnoldfield sports ground which is occupied by Grantham Tennis Club, a valued community asset, adjacent to the car park and readily visible from Gonerby Road. They form part of the original formal grounds, which date back more than one hundred years, and make a significant contribution to the amenity of the area.”

“The application must therefore be assessed on its individual merits. Representations Received 4.1 Grantham Town Council Planning Committee has raised no objection to the proposal and has indicated that it is content for the matter to be determined in accordance with the planning officer’s professional judgement. Evaluation 5.1 The Horse Chestnut has historically been subject to substantial limb removal in response to clearance and safety concerns.”

“Conclusion 8.1 Having regard to the foregoing considerations, it is concluded that the proposed tree works are justified, appropriate in arboricultural terms, and capable of delivering management and safety benefits whilst preserving the wider amenity contribution of the protected trees. Recommendation…”

“Time limit for implementation: This consent shall remain valid for a period of two years from the date of the decision notice, or until the approved tree works have been completed, whichever occurs sooner. Reason: To ensure that the works are undertaken within an appropriate timescale, having regard to the time- limited nature of Tree Preservation Order consents under Regulation 17(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.”

“Tree work standards: All tree works authorised by this consent shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work – Recommendations and the European Arboricultural Standards, Tree Pruning (2024).”