Leaning yew tree planned for Chester Road

Summary

The owner wants to cut down one leaning yew tree beside the shared driveway at Chester Road.

The tree would be removed in sections. Its stump would also be removed, leaving the driveway clear and usable.

The council will decide after the comment period. The supplied details do not say whether the work is already done or approved.

What the council wrote

Tree Species: Yew (Taxus baccata)Proposed Works: Fell the tree to ground level and remove the stump.Section 211 Notice of Intent (Trees in a Conservation Area)Tree Identifier: T1 (Yew)Approximate Dimensions: Height: 30 feet (approx. 9 meters) | Crown Spread: width 15 feetLocation: Situated on the property boundary, leaning significantly over the shared driveway between 269B Chester Road, Hartford, Northwich Cheshire CW8 1LP and 269 & 269C.Current Condition & Justification: The tree is located within a Conservation Area but is not subject to an individual Tree Preservation Order (TPO). The tree exhibits a pronounced lean directly over a high-use, shared vehicle and pedestrian access route. This lean compromises the structural stability of the tree relative to its target zone, creating a safety hazard for residents and vehicles using the driveway. Felling is proposed to eliminate the risk of failure over this shared infrastructure.Detailed Specification of Works:Sectional Felling: Dismantle the tree section-by-section to ground level using controlled rigging techniques to protect the shared driveway surface, adjacent boundary walls, and properties.Stump Removal: Grind out the stump to approximately 300mm below ground level to prevent regrowth and allow the ground to be safely reinstated.Site Clearance: Remove all timber, woodchips, and arisings from the site, leaving the area safe and clear.