| No. | Condition Text |
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| 1. | It is recommended that the trees at 4 Hacton house may have the following works completed.
In rear garden
T1. Taxus Baccata, Pruning of said tree to 1m clearance of the Redwood. Crown thin up to 10%. Remove lower branch to north west and reduce adjoining branch to union. Prune branches overhanging Greenhouse and Potting shed to 1m to previous pruning.
In front wooded area
T2 Sycamore Front woodland area, removal of overhanging branch to main trunk, overhanging front drive.
T3 2 Sycamores & 1 Hawthorn, Remove 3 trees which are of little amenity value due to previous storm damage, growing threw an old fence and will open up the canopy for adjoining oaks
T4 Various saplings horse chestnut, elm's hawthorns and sycamores. Removal of various trees/saplings that are less than 10cm at 1.5m, in this area to open up the canopy for the oak trees & some of the hawthorns. |
| 2. | The work for which consent is granted shall be carried out to the standards detailed in British Standard Document BS 3998:2010.
Reason:
To ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice. |
| 3. | The work for which consent is granted shall be carried out as an overall reduction, so that the tree's crown remains balanced.
Reason:
To ensure that the tree's stability is maintained and in the interests of public amenity. |
| 4. | The work for which consent is granted shall be carried out within 2 years from the date of this consent.
Reason:
To prevent the accumulation of consents. |
| 5. | It is suggested that you engage the services of a qualified and fully insured tree surgeon to carry out the above work on your behalf (you should ask to see the contractor's insurance certificate and make sure that it is up to date). |
| 6. | Anyone who takes, damages or destroys the nest of any wild bird whilst that nest is in use or being built is guilty of an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and prior to commencing work you should ensure that no nesting birds will be affected. |
| 7. | Anyone who kills, injures or disturbs bats, obstructs access to bat roosts or damages or disturbs bat roosts, even when unoccupied by bats, is guilty of an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 and the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 2007. Prior to commencing work you should ensure that no bats or bat roosts would be affected. If it is suspected that a bat or bat roost is likely to be affected by the proposed works, you should consult Natural England (tel. 0845 6003078) |
