Protected tree works at Street Record, Friendly Close, Margate

“LOCATION: M/TPO/3(1952) - 1 No. Sycamore (T1213) Remove epicormic growth up to 6m above ground level. 1 No. Norway Maple (T1212) Remove hanger. Remove lowest branch back to the stem. 1 No. Sycamore (T1210) - 1-2m Crown reduction, pruning to suitable secondary branches, focusing reduction on extended branches roadside. Crown clean, removing deadwood Greater than 25mm diameter and dying diseased growth, 2.5m crown Lift over footpath. 1 No.”

“The trees are located within a group on a small piece of grassland bounded by Northdown Park Road to the South, Queen Elizabeth Road to the West and Friendly Close to the East. The group of mixed species of varying ages provide a highly visible feature in the street scene, though some individual trees within the group would be low in amenity value the group as a whole have high public amenity value.”

“There is no history of works to these trees.”

“Trees are important to the character and quality of an area, providing a visual break and relief from built development. They can lend character, in particular to conservation areas, and provide many other benefits, including the provision of natural habitats, the enhancement of health and wellbeing and the improvement of air quality. As such the retention of trees where possible are always sought.”

“The proposed works are considered to meet an appropriate balance between health and safety, management of the trees and the amenity of the area. It is therefore recommended that Members approve the application.”

“A site notice was posted close to the site. No letters or representations have been received.”

“Councillor Rattigan proposed and Councillor Makinson seconded that the officer recommendation to APPROVE be AGREED.”

“When put to the vote the motion was AGREED.”