| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The work must be carried out within two years from the date of this permission.
Reason: As trees continue to grow, altering in shape and size, some works granted consent may become inappropriate and will require up to date assessment. |
| It is recommended that tree surgery operations are carried out according to the British Standard (BS) 3998 - Recommendations for Tree Work (2010). The aim of BS 3998 (2010) is to ensure, as far as is possible, that damage to the trees being worked on, to neighbouring trees or nearby property is avoided. Also, to encourage best practice when planning and carrying out tree works and to ensure that the tree works are carried out in as safe a manner as is possible. Any professional tree worker will have a good understanding of this British Standard and will ensure that their working methods are compliant with it. |
| It is recommended that the works are carried out by a suitably qualified tree professional. This is to ensure, as far as is possible, that damage to the tree or neighbouring trees, property and associated services is avoided and to ensure, as far as is possible, the adherence to best practice in the planning and execution of the tree works and the use of safe operational procedures. |
| Information and advice on appointing an appropriately qualified and experienced tree surgeon can be found on the Natural Environment pages of the Malvern Hills District Council website at the following address or alternatively contact the Landscape Officer 01684 862407.
https://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/planning/heritage/the-natural-environment/choosing-a-tree-surgeon |
| All species of bats and their roosts (whether the bats are present or not) are protected from reckless killing, disturbance or destruction under both national and European legislation. Cracks, cavities and holes in trees and buildings can provide suitable places for bats to rest or hibernate; these should be carefully inspected prior to carrying out any works. If bats are discovered during work on trees or are suspected of being present, the relevant work should be halted and Natural England (formerly English Nature) notified and further advice sought (http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/).
For more information about bats and the law, please go to the Bat Conservation Trust website:
http://www.bats.org.uk/
For information on surveying for bats in trees and woodland please have a look at the following guide:
https://cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/BSI-Bat-Microguide-UK-EN.pdf?v=1549304693
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| All wild bird species are legally protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) from any form of disturbance between the onset of nest building and until such time as any dependent young have left the nest, principally from the beginning of March to the end of August. |
| It is recommended that replacement trees are planted in the interests of local amenity and the urban treescape. Some advice on choosing an appropriate tree can be found on the Royal Horticultural Society web pages using their "find a plant" search (https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/). Alternatively, you might like to have a look at the Trees and Design Action Group guide “Tree Selection for Green Infrastructure” (https://www.tdag.org.uk/uploads/4/2/8/0/4280686/tdag_speciesguidev1.3pdf.pdf) |
| Have you thought of planting a tree in your garden? Trees provide many benefits that includes their aesthetic value (they look nice), they can help slow surface water runoff which in turn helps to reduce flooding, they support wildlife, they can increase property value, they absorb carbon dioxide (carbon sequestration), they can improve air quality and they can improve mental wellbeing. |