Protected tree pruning at 10 Guy Close, Broadstairs

“LOCATION: B/TPO/1(1970)W1 - Sycamore trees (T1, T2, T3) - Reduce western canopy spread by 1 to 2m from the tips. - All pruning cuts must be made at suitable secondary branch junctions. - Final pruning cuts must not exceed 50mm in diameter. Sycamore trees (T4, T5)- Reduce western canopy spread by 2 to 3m from the tips. - All pruning cuts must be made at suitable secondary branch junctions. - Final pruning cuts must not exceed 75mm in diameter.”

“The application refers to five Sycamore trees, growing just outside the side boundary of 10 Guy Close, which are part of a wider belt of boundary trees. The group would be considered of high amenity value, though many of the individual trees would be considered of low amenity value.”

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

“The proposed works were originally for Sycamore trees (T1, T2, T3) Reduce Western side of the canopy where this overhangs the property by 2m from the tips. Sycamore trees (T4, T5) Reduce Western side of the canopy where this overhangs the lawn by 3m from the tips. The trees can be viewed from the public realm, and are on land managed by Thanet District Councils open spaces department, who have visited and assessed the trees.”

“Subject to the agreed amendment, it is considered that the western canopy reductions will have little negative impact on the overall amenity value of the group of trees as a whole, and if carried out to a high specification (BS3998 2010) it should not adversely affect the health of the trees.”

“A site notice was posted close to the site. One letter has been received raising concerns about the felling of the two Oak trees and stating that pollarding these trees would be preferable.”

“Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council - Made comments neither objecting to or supporting the Planning Application…”

“It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Britcher:”

“THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:”