New TPO after an application for works

[lux]

It’s possible you ( unfortunately for you in this instance) highlighted that some form of tree protection on the neighbouring development was missed whenever it was built 

it’s very common that when building , certain trees will have orders placed on them to prevent over development and maintain amenity values etc. 

you mentioned it’s housing association next door so I figure at least several dwellings.  You may have inadvertently highlighted something the council missed when they were built .. 

 

In your case the pruning required would be quite acceptable and reasonable to ask for. I really wouldn’t anticipate it being refused.  Nothing else to be done accept apply and wait your 8 weeks to see …. It’s a very simple on line application. 

 

 

[maybelateron]

9 hours ago, Chris at eden said:

You do not need a report for dead trees. The requirement for a report is part of the application process when the statement of reasons says that works are required based on health and safety. 
 

Dead trees are exempt. You submit a five day notice and the LPA go out and check. 

Agreed. Try telling Stoke on Trent City Council.

[Barney]

I think no matter what minimal work you do to those pine trees you are always going to have mess on the driveway. Seems pointless doing any work to them. Maybe build a car port?

[Kylus Sylvestris]

On 05/09/2023 at 14:10, maybelateron said:

It has since died, deceased, snuffed it, become a tree no longer, had its chips and gone to meet its maker.... Sorry for semi derailing thread but its shows what a lottery it can be dealing with councils.

 

Is it entirely dead? Looks like Holly at the base? 😂

And, I agree with the 'lottery' comment!

[Stubby]

The Holly . It seems to have " coppiced " new shoots at the base . Fell the sticks for fire wood and monitor the new " bush " that you have . Keep cutting out outlying shoots and keep the strongest , most up right one and you have another tree .

Edited September 15, 2023 by Stubby