Three trees at Whirlow House proposed for pruning to improve light

Summary

The applicant is proposing to prune three trees at the rear of Whirlow House on The Ridge, Linton — a sycamore, a holly, and a copper beech. The work would reduce lateral branches by about 1 metre beyond previous cuts, removing new growth that has appeared since earlier tree surgery. The copper beech has a branch growing towards the garden of DavVida House, a neighbouring property. Reducing this branch could allow more sunlight into that garden. The applicant states it would also improve the shape of the tree when viewed from DavVida House. A Grade II listed outbuilding sits about a minute's walk from the site. The council's assessment has flagged that a Heritage Statement appears to be missing from the application, which may need to be submitted before a decision can be made.