Tree management works at Liverpool Lawn Gardens, Ramsgate

“LOCATION: 663- Horse chestnut- Topped at approx. 6m With 4m reiterative growth- Re-pollard at old topping points. 665- Lime - common- Remove epicormic growth up to 6m AGL. 670- Sycamore- Historically topped at approx 6m above ground level with 9m regrowth. Re-pollard approx. 0.5m above old topping points. 672- Cherry - wild- Prune to clear BT wires by 0.5m…”

“The current notice proposes the following works: 663- Horse chestnut- Topped at approx. 6m with 4m reiterative growth- Re-pollard at old topping points. 665- Lime - common- Remove epicormic growth up to 6m AGL. 670- Sycamore- Historically topped at approx 6m above ground level with 9m regrowth. Re- pollard approx. 0.5m above old topping points. 672- Cherry - wild- Prune to clear BT wires by 0.5m…”

“The trees are situated within the Ramsgate Conservation Area, situated around the edge of Liverpool Lawn Gardens, and are publicly visible, and reasonably prominent features of the street scene. There are other trees within the gardens. The trees would be considered of moderate amenity value individually and high as a group.”

“These works appear to be reasonable management practices aimed at ensuring the health and safety of both the trees and the surrounding environment, while maintaining access and safety for pedestrians.”

“Considering the public location of the trees, their past management and proximity to the street furniture and pavements, and the nature of the proposed works, it is not considered appropriate to impose a TPO. The works are reasonable and well justified to ensure health and safety while maintaining the amenity of the area. It is therefore recommended that Members raise no objection to the proposed works.”

“A site notice was posted near the site, and no letters of objection or concern have been received regarding the proposed works.”

“No consultations have been undertaken for this notice.”

“Councillor Rusiecki proposed and Councillor Matterface seconded the officer recommendation to RAISE NO OBJECTION the application.”

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