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1.TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (TREE PRESERVATION)(ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2012 TREE PRESERVATION ORDER NO. 9 2016 TREE AT 2 Roseview Close Bradwell Application Reference Number: 06/21/0789/TRE I refer to your application of 31 12 21 under the above Tree Preservation Order for consent to carry out the following work: Fell 1 Oak (T9) to ground level The Borough Council have considered your application and have decided to refuse consent for the following reasons: 1. The Local Planning Authority considers that the tree despite the occurrence of fungus is currently of sound health and vitality and removal is not warranted. 2. The tree is highly visible and an important contributor to the street-scene and the tree makes a valued contribution to public amenity. 3. The submitted documentation does not provide the conclusive evidence that the tree is causing harm to public amenity or safety. 4. The submitted information does not provide any demonstration that the tree removal will result in beneficial effects to public amenity. 5. The submission does not provide assurance that the tree is causing structural damage or is a safety hazard. YOUR RIGHT OF APPEAL If you disagree with our decision, you can appeal to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions. If you want to appeal, you must do so in writing within 28 days from the date you receive this decision. Planning Inspectorate Environment Appeals Room 3H Hawk Wing Temple Quay House 2 The Square Temple Quay Bristol BS1 6PN Email: treeandhedgeappeals@planninginspectorate.gov.uk COMPENSATION If you suffer any loss or damage as a result of this refusal of consent, you may be entitled to recover from the Council compensation. If you wish to make a claim you must do so within 12 months from the date of this decision (or, if you appeal to the Secretary of State, within 12 months from the date of his decision). Claims should be made in writing to; Director of Planning & Growth Great Yarmouth Borough Council Town Hall Hall Plain Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF If you would like any further information about our decision please contact Gordon Sutherland 01493 846411, quoting the reference number given above. Yours sincerely,
2.NOTES - Please read the following notes carefully:- The consultant arborist for the Council visited the site early in January 2022 and advises as follows: During my site visit I could not see any evidence of further bracket fungus upon the Oak tree. Based upon the photo provided by the resident I would identify the fungus as Ganoderma sp. (NB not sure as has not seen the actual bracket). This fungus can rot of heartwood in a variety of trees which would make the tree structurally unsound (however,less often in Oak). The trees canopy looked to be in good vigour at time of the site visit with no portions looking sparse - evidence that the tree is still physiologically sound with high hydraulic conductivity (still living). The canopy has had been poorly pruned in the past leading to a much smaller canopy than natural however the level of regrowth following these works again show that the tree is in good physiological condition. The smaller canopy will also provide less sail capacity leading to less likelihood of wind throw. With the above in mind - the heart wood is being degraded by the pathogen/fungus this loss of structural timber will be compensated for by the living wood surrounding the circumference of the tree leading to minimal loss of structural wood. The arboricultural recommendation is that the trees is not remove at this point. Unless the disturbance to the surrounding property is deemed to be an issue by GYBC. Going forward I would recommend that the resident keep an eye out for any further fruiting bodies upon the stem of the tree (do not knock them off). Also to monitor how the tree 'flushes' in the spring with new leaf - this will give a good indication to the overall health of the tree. Perhaps employ an arborist to make an professional opinion of the tree's health.