PlotbeaconIsle of Wight Council • 26/01250/TW
Several trees trimmed at Swains House
Swains House Swains Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5XT
Several trees would be trimmed beside garages, roads, wires, and nearby gardens.
Neighbours may notice smaller trees, more clear space, and changes to shade along the road.
Written automatically by Plotbeacon.
- Status
- In progress
- Type
- tree
- Received
- 9 Sep 2026
Summary
The applicant wants to trim several trees at Swains House. The work covers trees near garages, a road, wires, and gardens.
Branches would be shortened or lifted to clear buildings, traffic, wires, and other trees. Nearby people may notice less shade and screening. Cutting may cause short-term noise and vehicle movements.
The council will decide after the comment period. The work has not been stated as already built or approved.
About this summary
What the council wrote is the official record. This summary was made automatically by Plotbeacon from the council's notice.
What the council wrote
T1; Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) - Crown clean and thin overhang to garages approximately 20-25%.Reason: Canopy is heavily biased with overloaded boughs.T2; Cedar of lebanon (Cedrus Libani),Crown clean canopy overhanging road; Crown lift over road to approximately 6m height.Reason: To improve safety to pedestrians and high vehicles as overhanging a frequently used road.T3; Bay (Prunus nobilis) - Prune tertiary boughs to provide 1m clearance from BT wires.Reason: To prevent tree damaging BT wires.T4 and T5; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Prune tertiary boughs to provide 1M clearance from BT wires.Reason: To prevent trees damaging BT wires.T6; Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) - Crown lift canopy above Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) to approximately 5m. Reason: To reduce overloaded bough overhanging Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) and allow it more light.T7; Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) - Prune overall canopy approximately 30%.Reason: To regenerate the canopy and provide arboricultural maintenance.T8: Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) - Prune as per photo.Reason: To improve access.