Oak branch pruning at Land at Adjacent 3 Greenwood, Willand

“Proposal: Application to remove one lateral branch from one Oak tree (protected by Tree Preservation Order 02/00005/TPO) to provide approximately 3m clearance from the dwelling…”

“Application to remove one lateral branch from one Oak tree (protected by Tree Preservation Order 02/00005/TPO) to provide 2m clearance from the dwelling.”

“This application relates to a mature oak tree, which is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) located on Council-owned land within a modern residential development to the north east part of Willand. The tree is sited with a good degree of clearance of most of the nearby properties, however there is a branch encroaching towards the property of 3 Greenwood. It is advised that a single lateral branch, approximately 6m above ground level, makes contact with No.”

“In assessing this application, it is important to consider the amenity value of the tree. In this case, it is noted that it is mature oak tree that makes an important contribution to local amenity. One of the branches of the tree is however encroaching on a neighbouring house, and making contact with it. Due to the proximity and movement of the tree, particularly in adverse weather conditions, there is the potential for damage to occur to this property.”

“The specified works constitute good management of a publicly owned tree in this location and are considered proportionate to reduce the risk of damage to a neighbouring property.”

“Willand Parish Council has no objection to this application.”

“The Highway Authority has considered this application and has no comments to make.”

“The application was from Mid Devon District Council who owned the land for works to a tree preservation order rather than an application to confirm a tree preservation order. • It related to a large oak tree within a residential area where one of the branches was currently encroaching on a neighbouring property with the potential to cause some damage. • The proposal was to reduce one branch by two metres.”

“There being no discussion it was RESOLVED to grant consent.”

“The works hereby permitted shall be carried out within two years of the date of this consent.”

“All works shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations and/or European Pruning Guide (AA Guidance Note. 5) by an appropriate experienced and qualified tree surgeon.”