Pruning three protected trees at Manthorpe Road, Grantham

“S26/0569 Proposal: Tree 05ZU, sycamore, TPO ref T5: Crown lift on East side to create 3m clearance from roof of adjacent residential property 2. Selective pruning to create 2m clearance from the streetlight…”

“Description of Site 1.1 Within the central Grantham conservation area, immediately adjacent to Manthorpe Road, protected by TPO in 2002 due to local pressure to fell the trees. Significant in the street, in an area of low canopy coverage. Description of proposal 2.1 Tree 05ZU, sycamore, TPO ref T5: Crown lift on East side to create 3m clearance from roof of adjacent residential property 2. Selective pruning to create 2m clearance from the streetlight…”

“Tree 05TU, pine, TPO ref T7: Selective pruning to create 3m clearance from roof of adjacent residential property 3 Relevant Considerations 3.1 South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) has a duty to assess the value of the tree/s subject to this application and the likely impact of the proposal on the amenity of the area. It must consider whether or not the proposal is justified having regard to the reasons put forward in support of it.”

“Conclusion 8.1 Having regard to the above considerations, it is concluded that the proposed tree works are justified, would be appropriate in arboricultural terms, and would secure management and safety benefits while preserving the amenity of the area. Recommendation…”

“It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT Consent, subject to conditions:”

“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.”