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I did say that didn't I! It's my understanding that not many outline apps require (or are asked for) a tree survey. I think it is an oddity in this case that several trees (including one TPOd) are in the access, so regardless of the rest of the sites potential these trees could make or break the homeowners ideas for development. So, with that in mind I'll rephrase my original question! Should an app for works to a TPOd tree be submitted with an outline planning application, even if the tree works/felling/installation of cellular confinement system driveways over RPAs etc would only be relevant and desired in the event of a full app being consented? An odd situation really. Outline could be approved and then full denied if it's deemed the arb impacts are too significant (change of TO, and opinion, between outline and full being applied for, for example). I guess applying for any necessary works with a TPO app would secure that scenario, though outline consent is generally valid for 3 years and TPO work consent for 2; hence my questioning earlier on conditioning TPO consent. Is there any official guidance on this situation? Hmmm...

I appreciate that outline consent does not trump a TPO, but would you really submit an app to remove/work on trees which would only need to be followed through with in the event of full permission being granted and carried out? I guess it would have to be conditioned as 'only applicable in the event of full permission being granted', otherwise there could be unnecessary /wasteful tree felling. Potentially a lot of pointless TPO apps with each layout design change though! Is that normal procedure with outline apps? It's the first outline app I've had to write an AIA for...

My thoughts too, was starting to doubt myself as the LA rep seemed to be sure of himself, and that this was how they did it. Didn't want to make a fool of myself by insisting I've never been asked to subit a TPO app along with the TPP/AMS etc, it's normally just conditioned that it should be approved and followed, ime. Also in this particular instance the AIA and tree removal plans etc are only for an outline app, to show the feasibility of the only possible access route to site (under, among other things, a TPO lime, quite a nice one actually!), and they are requesting a TPO app to accomany this - the development may not even go ahead, perhaps they planned to condition the TPO app to only be executed in the event of full planning permission, maybe?. Odd, thought I...

Hi all, a hopefully quick and clear cut one, but would appreciate your thoughts nonetheless. In relation to already protected trees on a development site... ''Any works to trees still require the submission of a separate application to undertake works to the trees.'' So, do protected trees require a seperate TPO app for works needed to implement a full planning consent, or is the approved AIA/AMS etc with tree works detailed/listed enough by itself? Cheers in advance...

Funny things galls, I didn't get a single fruit from my plum last year because of them. This year it looks like I won't have any pocket plums...

Another...

Don't know what the quality is like as it's a screen shot on my phone, but...

Sorry to hear it's gone tits up for you, and thanks for the update. Better luck with the next one...

It does look like it could be, it was very happy, and intensely purple where it was growing. Cheers...

I don't imagine there'll be anything to get a pic of by next weekend...

At that size even if it is edible you'd need a fair few for a meal!

Terrible to hear, and though I only knew him as a member on here, he was one of those who stood out as genuine. Thoughts with his family and friends...

Anyone able to id this plant for me? Much obliged if so...

Can't leave anything unattended and in sight anywhere I'm afraid. My old boss had someone wander over while he was up a ladder once, all casual and smiling like he was coming for a chat, then he grabbed the hedge cutter off the floor and was off! Another time I wasn't more than 10m from the truck when a pickup stopped and the passenger got out chucked a couple of saws in the back and was gone! These types are so brazen it's a wonder they don't find themselves on the receiving end of kicking more often...

Dangerous maybe, or illegal and immoral. Hang on, it could be that too! Definitely creepy though, certainly not how I'd describe an enjoyable job...

Ah, gotcha. Some people are peculiar!

I don't get Matty, or at least I hope I don't...

Looks like it. The one by the base could be a Ganoderma...

Looks like it. Impressive little creature, never seen one before. Nice find...

Interesting. I'd imagine it isn't Asian longhorn beetle as it lacks the white markings on the body. Might be worth checking with your local natural history society or similar to check what exactly it is...

No, leave them open. Sealing off decay is an old practice very much frowned upon now...

Just had a quick look at the link, looks very informative thanks. I'll have a proper look into it tomorrow...

Water has definitely not been an issue, if anything it may have had a bit too much over the last couple of months. If I cut off all affected parts there won't be much tree left! Hmm, bugger...

One for the fruit tree experts... I have a small Tickled Pink apple tree which I planted out early summer last year. I got it reduced from the nursery because it was a bit pot bound, but I sorted that out with minimal root loss when I put it in the ground. It did OK last year, and is now a very spindly 7 foot tall. I can't remember what rootstock it was on, M27 or MM106 I think. This year most of buds have opened poorly, with stunted or twisted leaves covered top and bottom with a downy white 'hair' (first thought mildew, but not sure), and only two or three flowering buds. Oddly the flowering twigs seem to have better leaves too. I have two other apples, similar ages within 10m of it which are doing great. Any ideas what this is, and anything I can do to help with it, greatly appreciated...

Could well be shock from planting and just finding its feet. I'd leave and see what happens, unless you can't stand to look at the dead bits, then prune them out, being careful not to cut into live wood/leave collar etc.