Felling three poplar trees at 7 Beech Grove, Kingston upon Hull

What was proposed

The application sought to fell three Lombardy Poplar trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 306 because of alleged subsidence damage.

“Application No. 26/00375/TPO Proposal Works to TPO 306: Fell 3x Lombardy Poplar trees (TG1) in rear garden due to root induced clay shrinkage subsidence damage to No. Ash Grove…”

Officer report

The site and its history

The trees are in a rear garden within the conservation area, and the Tree Preservation Order followed an earlier refusal to remove them.

“RECOMMENDATION The application be approved subject to the following conditions: The protected trees (G1 of TPO no. 306) shall not be removed before a scheme for the provision of 3x replacement trees to compensate for the loss of the protected trees has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.”

“PROPOSAL Works to TPO 306: Fell 3x Lombardy Poplar trees (TG1) in rear garden due to root induced clay shrinkage subsidence damage to No. Ash Grove. It should be noted that the applicant in this instance is not the owner of the trees in question. Government guidance is clear that ‘....a person can apply to carry out work on a neighbour’s protected tree’ .”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Urban Forestry raised no objection after receiving further soil-movement evidence, while neighbours disagreed about the trees and the application.

“18.08.2025 REPRESENTATIONS Urban Forestry No objections on the basis that new reports showing soil movement which is indicating the 3x Poplars are the causal factor.”

Officer report

Who addressed the committee

A planning officer presented the application, and a neighbour addressed the committee.

The committee vote

Councillor Randall moved approval, Councillor Henry seconded it, and the motion was carried.

“Moved by Councillor Randall and seconded by Councillor Henry:”

“That the above application be approved, subject to conditions, as detailed in the Planning Schedule.”

Minutes