Planning Application

PLANNING REFERENCE 24/03631/TPO PROPOSED TREE WORKS: Fell 1no Oak & 1no Ash protected by The Bridgnorth District Council (Hazelwells, Highley) TPO 1978 (Ref: BR/TPO/27) LOCATION: 31 Sycamore Way, Woodhill, Highley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. OS REFERENCE: 373627 - 284354 Attached are details of an application for works to (a) protected tree(s) that has been submitted to this authority. In accordance with the agreed Shropshire Council Development Management Charter, representation on this application must be received 21 days from the date of this letter. Please note the application documents may be inspected in Public Access at https://pa.shropshire.gov.uk/online-applications/ where you may submit your comments electronically. This is the Council’s preferred method of communication. Any representation in writing should be sent to Planning Services – Tree Team, Shropshire Council, PO Box 4826, Shrewsbury, SY1 9LJ. Any delay in the Case Officer receiving your written representation may result in your representation not being taken into account. If you wish you can use the return sheet to make your observations. Should you require any further information please contact the Tree Team at the above address, or by email: trees@shropshire.gov.uk or telephone 01743 253333. Highley Parish Council response: The arboriculture report is dated 28/2/23. Is there a more up-to-date report? The report itself does not state the current condition and health of the trees T1 and T2 nor give examples of how far the root area of the trees extends ie potential to affect neighbouring properties. The rear extension appears to have been constructed under PD. Can it be confirmed if the owners at the time of construction of the extension sought professional advice? Have alternatives to removal such as root protection and/or crown reduction been explored as these trees have high amenity and biodiversity value. While offering privacy and screening to adjacent neighbouring properties. The report highlights that replacement trees should be considered and if the LPA was minded to grant approval for the removal, Highley Parish Council would kindly request that a condition be added to ensure their replacement with a suitable species and size.