Planning application
30A Elm Bank Drive Nottingham NG3 5AL
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
The two trees are Sycamores, numberd 6 and 8 on the attached diagram. We are looking to fell them for the following reasons: 1) The presence of these trees is affected the quality of life for people living in the neighbouring flats, as the trees not only block most light into their living areas in the summer. The bottom floor flats are approximately 3-4m below ground level of the trees, for example, and this makes living there gloomy for several months of the year. In addition, the amount of honeydew from this particular species of tree makes their back gardens black and very difficult to clean, as does the amount of leaves that fall in the autumn, which all collect in their gardens as there isn't anywhere for them to blow away 2) We have 4 identical sycamore trees or similar height, all in a row (numbered 4, 6, 8 and 9). The canopies all touch when in full bloom, so we feel that removing 6 and 8 will have a minimal effect on the visual appearance of the canopy when viewed from a distance, given that the trees are so closely located together. 3) We ideally would like to create a 'wild' area in that part of the garden, to attract butterflies, bees and other wildlife as well as a vegetable patch for the children, but the extreme shade caused by these two trees makes this challenging.
As published by the council, reference 22/00552/PTPO
Application record
- Reference
- 22/00552/PTPO
- Type
- Works to trees protected by TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse consent
- Received
- 14 Mar 2022
- Validated
- 14 Mar 2022
- Decided
- 24 May 2022
- Ward
- Mapperley (May 2019)
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- NG3 5AL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Nottingham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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25/00780/PTPO Awaiting decision
30A Elm Bank Drive Nottingham NG3 5AL
Tree Works Summary - 30A Elmbank Drive Full arboricultural inspection reports, photographs and survey notes are available online through the planning application. Tree Ref Species Works Required Reason T01436 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Reduce lateral canopy by up to 1.5m, crown lift to 5m, remove deadwood over 20mm Canopy affecting adjoining property and presence of minor deadwood. T01437 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Pollard to 1m above main union Historical pollard with signs of fibre buckling, wetwood and Sooty Bark Disease. Overhangs adjoining property. T01438 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Re-coppice to stool Poor condition, independent stem movement indicating instability, prominent Sooty Bark Disease and evidence of limb failure. T01439 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Reduce lateral canopy by up to 1.5m, remove two lowest limbs over adjoining property, crown lift to 5m, remove deadwood over 20mm Canopy encroachment over neighbouring property and presence of deadwood. T01440 Black Poplar (Populus nigra) Aerial inspection of decay pockets, remove defective structural limb (retaining 2m stub), reduce lateral canopy by up to 1.5m, remove deadwood over 20mm Signs of decay, structural weakness, previous pruning defects and risk of limb failure over access drive and neighbouring property. Note: The recommended works are primarily intended to manage structural defects, reduce the risk of branch or stem failure, address disease-related concerns, and maintain clearance from neighbouring property. Full details are available within the submitted tree survey and inspection reports on the planning application website.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Mar 2022
Received by Nottingham
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24 May 2022
Decision issued: Refuse consent
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4 Oct 2026
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Documents
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