Trees to be trimmed near The Gatehouse

Summary

The owner wants to trim three copper beech trees and one ash tree near The Gatehouse. The work includes cutting branches beside Manchester Road. Some branches near the building would also be trimmed.

People nearby may see smaller trees and a more open canopy. The ash tree would have fewer branches beside the road. The supplied details do not mention tree removal, noise, parking, traffic or lighting.

The council will consider the tree work. The information does not say whether work has started. No building work is described.

What the council wrote

T1, T2, T3 Three Copper Beech Crown lift the trees to approximately 4 metres above ground level and 3 metres, to an approximate height of 12 metres. And because the 3 trees form a collective canopy, one side is approximately 20 metres from tip to tip reduce by 2 metres each side for a total of 4 metres and a finishing lateral length of 16 metres. The opposing lateral length is approximately 8 metres tip to tip reduce by 1 metre on each side, for a total of 2 metres and a finishing lateral length of 6 metresT4 Ash Remove one lower limb extending over Manchester Road and selectively reduce two additional lower limbs back from the adjacent building (The Gatehouse).The removal of the highway overhanging limb will address encroachment over the road and help maintain appropriate clearance and safety for highway users. The reduction of the two limbs adjacent to the building will establish suitable separation between the branches and the structure, minimising the potential for branch contact, rubbing and potential damage to the building.