Heritage Centre Farringford Estate Bedbury Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PE
Description
Amendment to proposed works (received 13.03.2026): T1; Sycamore (on old driveway, currently used as footpath through estate. - Fell and remove. Reason: Extensive decay at the base, dieback in the crown. T2; Sycamore (multi stemmed at the edge of the woodland) - Fell and remove. Reason: Dead bark at ground level with signs of decay, sparse crown and weak unions. Has declined in the last 12 months. T3; Large sycamore - (located over bridge) - Fell and remove. Reason: Extensive decay at ground level to 1m. Large cavity. In vicinity of the public bridleway, is sheltered by other trees T4; Sycamore- (Near T3) - Fell. Reason: Small dead tree overhanging bridleway. T5; Sycamore (near Alfred cottage on the edge of the woodland) - Fell and remove. Reason: Decay at root collar, approximately 25% of the circumference. Within falling distance of the cottage. T6; Quercus ilex (edge of the woodland, under the canopy of larger Q. ilex) . Fell and remove Reason: 45 degree lean, shear bomb crack at ground level. Due to the location of these trees there is no plan to plant with replacements but we are continually planting suitable species on the Estate as part of the restoration. T7; Acer pseudoplatanus - Fell and remove. Reason: Extensive dieback and risk of falling on building. T8; Acer pseudoplatanus - Fell and remove. Reason: Dieback in crown, leaning over entrance road and potential for further decline.
Isle of Wight is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #18 out of 277. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).