Proposal to trim the height of a Silver Birch tree by 12 feet and reduce lateral growth by 6 feet in all directions to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth. The tree has become overgrown and is causing sap damage to parked cars.

Full Proposal

T1 Silver Birch - After discussing with a couple of tree surgeon specialists they said that they would recommend trimming the height by 12 foot (3.65metres) The lateral reduction for the north, east, south and west has been recommended at 6 foot (1.82metres) Reason: to maintain the trees shape and to encourage the tree to grow healthy. Has become over grown, and due to the tree maturing is leaving a tree sap on all cars parked on the drive, which is started to damage the paint work.

Application Timeline

Application Registered

N/A

Application Validated

08/05/2025

Target Decision Date

03/07/2025

Committee Date

N/A

Decision Made

26/06/2025

Decision Issued

26/06/2025