Plan to thin, lift, and reduce the crown of a Copper Beech tree in the front garden to improve light and reduce mechanical stress, with maintenance scheduled for December/January 2026.

Full Proposal

Copper Beech (1) front garden - (i) Crown thin 10% to allow light to pass through tree whilst reducing weight and resistance to wind. (ii) Crown lift to 4.5 meter clearance above ground level, restricted to secondary branches only. Purpose is to increase light to area close to tree. (iii) Crown reduction 10% to lower mechanical stress on branches and to reduce light loss/shading. Maintenance to be carried out in December/January 2026 and in line with BS 3998 1989. HAR/CA34

Application Timeline

Application Registered

16/09/2025

Application Validated

16/09/2025

Target Decision Date

28/10/2025

Committee Date

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Decision Made

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Decision Issued

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