Planning application
Highgrove Conservation Area Highgrove Wolverhampton West Midlands
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Dismantle upper crown, reducing tree to a structure of around 9-10m above ground level (4?5m above height of main fork). Excerpt from Survey: Particularly tall sycamore dominating the edge of the woodland, growing upon a steep embankment. The tree was previously densely clad in ivy which has been severed and stripped, allowing a more thorough inspection. For many years the tree has been subject to progressive crown lifting which has resulted in raising the centre of gravity of its crown. Old unoccluded pruning wound at approximately 8m on the development side. Old wire hawser and screw in bolt type single cable brace installed at around 13m above ground which appeared highly taut. On the north eastern side of the trunk base (approximately bearing of 600),there is a localised cluster of perfect stage burnt crust fungus (Kretzschmaria deusta) within a slight fissure that was previously obscured by ivy growth. At the time of inspection, leaves were only recently expanded. Although vigour appears reduced, there was no obvious significant dieback since the previous assessment. A number of test drillings with a Resistograph were made around the base of the trunk to help ascertain the likely extent of internal decay. The first drilling D2 was made adjacent to the current fungal fruiting bodies at an approximate bearing of 600. This revealed extensive decay/cavity formation beyond 10cm. Drilling D3 was made into a slightly flared area of the trunk base at an approximate bearing of 1000 and revealed extensive decay beyond 18cm. Drilling D4 was made at an approximate bearing of 1500 and revealed extensive decay beyond 10cm penetration ahead of encountering a cavity triggering the auto needle retraction function of the drill. Test drilling D5 was made roughly due south at an approximate bearing of 1900. This revealed sound wood to a depth of 27cm and a cavity beyond. Drilling D6 was made at an approximate bearing of 2500 and showed advanced decay beyond 10cm, leading to...
As published by the council, reference 24/01087/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 24/01087/TR
- Type
- Lop, Top or Fell Trees Subject to a TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Grant
- Received
- 14 Oct 2024
- Validated
- 15 Oct 2024
- Decided
- 15 Nov 2024
- Ward
- Tettenhall Wightwick
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Site history
Applications at this address on the Wolverhampton register
This site has had 5 applications since 2021: 5 approved, 0 refused.
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22/01047/TN Granted
Highgrove Conservation Area Highgrove Wolverhampton West Midlands
T1 - 2 x Sycamore - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T2 - 2 x Sycamore - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T3 - 1 x Beech - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T4 -1 x Sycamore - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T5 - 1 x Holm Oak - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T6 - 1 x Yew - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T7 - 1 x Lime - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T8 -1 x Yew - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances. N.B Works to trees T9 - T12 considered as part of TPO applicaiton 22/01109/TR
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22/01109/TR Granted
Highgrove Conservation Area Highgrove Wolverhampton West Midlands
06/00214/TPO (W13 , T166) - T9 -1 x Oak -Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T10 -1 x Oak - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T11 - 1 x Oak - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances; T12 - 1 x Oak - Crown lift lower branches up to 5.2 m to meet statutory highway clearances. N.B Works to trees T1 - T8 considered as part of Conservation Area notificaiton 22/01047/TN
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22/00771/TR Granted
Highgrove Conservation Area Highgrove Wolverhampton West Midlands
2 x Beech Trees (situated behind number 14 and number 15) - Reduce height of trees by approx 3m. Side prune lateral branches by 1.5m to leave a well shaped and balanced canopy. 1 x Beech Tree (situated behind 12) - Side prune back overhanging branches back by 2-3m
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21/01566/TN Granted
Highgrove Conservation Area Highgrove Wolverhampton West Midlands
T1 Cherry Tree (outside number 8) Reduce width by approx 1m and target prune T2 Snake Bark Maple (outside number 17) Fell to ground level
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Oct 2024
Received by Wolverhampton
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15 Oct 2024
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Nov 2024
Decision issued: Grant
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6 Sep 2026
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Tonks Brothers Tree Services Agent, a tree-works contractor
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