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Hi all, Beddgelert in Snowdonia, North Wales, is village I spent an awful lot of time in growing up and I still have family there so it's a place quite close to my heart. It's a wonderful area with amazing people and an outstanding natural landscape and history. Now to get to the point, the forest campsite may be set to go through some unwelcome changes which could harm the local economy and character of the area. If you wouldn't mind checking out this link, and signing if you see fit, that'd be great. Thank you... https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-beddgelert-forest-campsite

Looks fine to me, and those buds look about ready to burst. The buds you say formed in September, that's good - they then lie in wait over winter till the sap rises about now, to unfurl the new leaves. As a side note, your grass is rather green, if you normally fertilise or use moss/weedkiller on it, perhaps hold off this year at least, especially around the new tree - it can mess with the beneficial mycorhizal fungi which help new trees to establish and thrive. Also don't over water, honey fungus loves persistently wet soil around the roots. Enjoy the spring...

Alcohol induced positivity, nice change from the usual moaning on some threads from some (past, I presume) members! Have another on me, *cheers!*

Not exactly, I suspect you are thinking of summer/sudden branch drop, more common in some species (oak, cedar) than others (walnut, eucalyptus), and where branches fall suddenly without warning. Of course any tree can drop a limb as a result of decay or a defect, but that is a whole different kettle of fish to SBD and generally comes with warning signs.

I don't see any pics... Just 'broken' boxes

Well spotted, particularly on the birch. Never come across kd on birch before, but I imagine it would make pretty short work of it...

I think one leads to the other.

Natural and harmless, won't affect the cod wood either...

No stock images on mine. And be careful not to come across as a spammer! First post and all...

Seems a good idea...

Interesting, thank you. There are always so many variables when dealing with these big green leafy things!

On a related note, how close year after year are you happy to drill for subsequent tests? And after using this on more than a few trees over several years have you noticed 'post mortem' any localised advancement of decay as a result of the drilling? Obviously host:fungi specifics will affect things, but have you noticed a general pattern? Just curious.... Good post btw

Matt, I can't seem to reply to your pm for some reason; but yes, please do. Cheers

Yes, the app and phone (Sony xa something or other) are up to date...

Hard to see clearly, but is it growing on the soil?

Hi Steve, when I try and send a pm it fails and says to contact the forum administrator. It worked fine yesterday, but now I can't reply, any suggestions? Edit. I'm using the android app...

Once again thank you all for the helpful replies. I'll let you know how things pan out...

Grey indeed. Many thanks for your help..

Thanks jules, I appreciate that outline consent does not trump a TPO, and no one is suggesting removing the tree pre-full consent. Even in principle, the la can't ignore the fact that there is a protected tree smack bang in the centre of the access (hence them asking for a tree survey), so I don't see how they could approve the development proposal in principle without some consideration of the inevitable loss of the tree to implement it. There are other trees on site, but they can be worked around/with using various options, so no real details of those needed at this stage.

I really don't know Gary. This is from the planning portal: Applications for outline planning permission seek to establish whether the scale and nature of a proposed development would be acceptable to the local planning authority, before a fully detailed proposal is put forward. This type of planning application allows fewer details about the proposal to be submitted. Once outline permission has been granted, you will need to ask for approval of the details (“reserved matters”) before work can start. These details will be the subject of a “reserved matters” application at a later stage. ... So, I'd imagine trees aren't generally looked at in any great detail during outline planning applications. However, as the site simply won't be able to work without the removal of the TPO tree in the access point, it seems to me that granting outline permission would be pointless if they aren't going to agree to its removal. Also, a full AIA based on the vague plans provided to me (as to be used in the outline app) may be ott, perhaps. Would a more brief version of an AIA talking about the proposal 'in principle' be acceptable, and wait for the la to require a detailed AIA as a reserved matter with the detailed site plans? Ed, Chris, any TOs?

Hi all, how do TPOs and outline planning permission work together? I have a site where outline planning is being applied for, and the developer has been asked to provide a tree survey. The only option for access will involve removing a TPOd tree, and either using a no dig driveway or removing a second TPOd tree. Could the la give the nod to the definite removal during outline consent, and then refuse a full application on the basis of not wanting to lose the TPO tree? I've not been involved with this particular situation before, so would appreciate some advice, thanks...

I hate to suggest it, but do bear in mind a tree surgeon makes his money doing tree work, the bigger the job the more the paycheck. I'm not suggesting anyone you have spoken to is that unscrupulous, but I've met and worked with more than one person over the years who would see your tree as potential money/firewood regardless of whether it can be saved or not. If you want it gone, well, it's your tree. However if you wish to retain it, I'd like to think you are well informed of your options. Best of luck whatever you choose...

I think it's widely acknowledged that mature trees, providing they are not too close to the house, add to the value of your property by lending an air of history /maturity. I think most people would see an ancient /veteran tree alongside the driveway to their house as an asset (think stately homes).

Indeed, although I often add a draft/heads of terms ams for the client to include in the app along with the aia. Sometimes I feel it doesn't take long and can help demonstrate the feasibility of any necessary works near trees/placement of barriers etc.

Cheers guys, and no chance of heroics if it gets worse. The staff made the risks of a proper collapsed lung quite clear! I'm not completely out of the water yet, but they were hopeful it won't get worse and will resolve itself. It sounds like mine was pretty mild, not big enough to warrant the risks of an operation unless it worsens, but wow is it painful just breathing. Paul, I had pleurisy about 10 years ago, and had a bit of congestion and a cough last week, nothing I'd even consider bad enough to be a cold though. Just unlucky I guess, being tall, slim, 25-35 and male makes me (and you I'm guessing) like 75% of the 1 in 10,000 who have a spontaneous pneumothorax.