Planning application
Bethany Christian Church Bethany Hall Lightburn Road ULVERSTON LA12 0BX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Tree 1 (Ginkgo Biloba) to be felled to ground level. Tree 2 (believed to be an Italian Alder) to be felled to ground level. All work to be carried out by a tree surgeon (likely to be Steven Walker). The reason for felling these trees are as follows: 1. Both trees have grown very large and are now above the roof line 2. The trunk of both trees are only 1m from the building at ground level 3. The fallen leaves from the trees result in blocked gutters and drains which have caused damp issues in the building and require continuous maintenance 4. The trees are severely restricting light entry into the building 5. The roots from the trees, if left unchecked will create a serious impact on the foundations of the building. Should subsidence occur, this would not be covered by our buildings insurance. 6. The branches of both trees are striking the building during stormy weather 7. Replacement slow growing trees or bushes will be planted further away from the building. Our Gardener has won the best church garden award in the past and we anticipate that the removal of these trees will enable us to beautifully landscape the shrubbery further, which will enhance the look to those walking past. Please note for the avoidance of doubt, Bethany Christian Church is a registered charity, with Trustees (contact details provided under tree ownership section) and the application is made on this occasion by the Treasurer - Bethany Christian Church.
As published by the council, reference 2024/1893/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 2024/1893/TCA
- Type
- Tree in Conservation Area
- Status
- Determined
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree CA No Objection
- Received
- 8 Oct 2024
- Validated
- 8 Oct 2024
- Decided
- 5 Nov 2024
- Ward
- Ulverston
- Parish
- Ulverston
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- LA12 0BX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Oct 2024
Received by Lake District National Park
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5 Nov 2024
Decision issued: Tree CA No Objection
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2 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
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Lake District National Park granted permission on 5 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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