Tree works at Street Record, St Peter's Hill, Grantham

“S26/0112 Proposal: Crown lift Tilia sp. (T23), 2x Fagus sylvatica (T16 and T9) and 2x Platanus x hispanica (T2 and T8). Prune Prunus Kanzan (T10). Shorten two branches of Fagus sylvatica (T9). (TPO-201).”

“1 Description of Site 1.1 The site lies within the southern central Grantham Conservation Area and is protected by TPO 201 (1985). It is clearly visible from St Peter’s Hill (road) and forms an important amenity space within the town centre. 2 Description of proposal Crown lift Tilia sp. (T23), 2x Fagus sylvatica (T16 and T9) and 2x Platanus x hispanica (T2 and T8). Prune Prunus Kanzan (T10). Shorten two branches of Fagus sylvatica (T9). (TPO- 201).”

“4 Representations Received 4.1 Grantham Town Council has no objection to the proposal and trusts the planning officer's expertise in making an appropriate decision. 5 Evaluation 5.1 The application has been submitted by the Council’s Tree Officer, who advises that the works are necessary in the interests of highway safety and to facilitate maintenance access. The proposed tree works are considered reasonable and justified.”

“8 Conclusion 8.1 Taking the above into account, it is considered that the proposed tree works are appropriate and would deliver an overall benefit.”

“Time Limit for Implementation: This consent is valid for a period of two years from the date of this decision notice, or until the completion of the approved tree works, whichever occurs first. Reason: To ensure the works are undertaken in a timely manner, reflecting the time-limited nature of Tree Preservation Order consents as required by Regulation 17(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.”

“Tree Works 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. Reason: To ensure the health, amenity value, and structural stability of the tree(s) are preserved in accordance with best arboricultural practice and the statutory requirements of Tree Preservation Order No. 201. 3f.”