Application to pollard a T1 Sycamore tree to 8 meters where the trunk divides into two main limbs for safety reasons. The tree has significant dieback, fungal fruiting bodies, and bark falling off, revealing dead wood. The applicant, who owns the land, is concerned about the tree's proximity to the road and is reinstating pathways for public use.

Full Proposal

T1 Sycamore - Pollard to 8 meters approximately where the trunk divides into two main limbs to make safe. The tree has serious die back especially towards the road side aspect. There's fungal fruiting bodies at approximately 8 meters and the bark is falling off revealing dead wood beneath as can be seen in the photographs. The applicant owns the land and has concerns as the tree is reasonably close to the road and he is in the process of reinstating pathways through the wood for the public to use. The applicant would like to make the tree safe.

Application Timeline

Application Registered

N/A

Application Validated

28/01/2025

Target Decision Date

25/03/2025

Committee Date

N/A

Decision Made

19/02/2025

Decision Issued

19/02/2025