Application Number M/24/01513/TPOA
Status Application Refused

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  • Application
    Valid
    15/10/2024
  • Consultation
    End
    N/A
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Refusal
  • Decision
    Date
    14/11/2024
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/24/01513/TPOA
Location Address Davenham Nursing Home 148 Graham Road Malvern WR14 2HY
Proposal Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in accompanying information (works to TPOd Tilia petiolaris reference 008-2/1027 in submitted tree survey)
Status Refusal
Application Type Tree Preservation Order Application (works to)
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 15/10/2024
Application Valid Date 15/10/2024
Consultation Start Date
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 14/11/2024

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Chris Lewis-Farley
Parish Malvern CP
Ward Great Malvern Ward
Applicant Friends of the Elderly
Agent Mrs Alison Hope
Agent Address Ribston Lawn Much Marcle Ledbury HR8 2ND

Condition Details / Information Notes
This is a substantial tree of good quality standing in a very prominent location in terms of the Davenham grounds. This is one of the largest and best quality trees in the grounds. A number of concerns are identified in the report that accompanied the application (largely unchanged from the previous inspection report that resulted in the creation of the TPO). However, as previously, an untargeted overall canopy reduction has been proposed. It is not clear, if there are specific concerns about particular parts of the tree, why a targeted bespoke specification was not proposed. An aerial inspection was proposed in a previously submitted tree survey in order to provide a clearer understanding of any potential issues that cannot be fully appreciated from ground level. It is not clear whether that was undertaken. Such an inspection would be important, bearing in mind the size, stature, and presence of the tree. The tree has been inspected by the local authority, and an overall canopy reduction is not considered to have been adequately justified, and would be considered to the detriment of the appearance of the tree.
The proposed works would be to the detriment of the natural shape, form, and flow of the tree's canopy, and therefore to public amenity
Unnecessary tree works should be avoided to minimise the chances of detrimental impacts on the tree's vascular system, potentially leading to the ingress of harmful pathogens and decay, or the activation of latent pathogens or decay fungi
The proposed works would mean a reduction in the tree's leaf area resulting in the reduced availability of carbon and other products from photosynthesis. The proposed works would therefore be considered to be to the detriment of the tree's overall health and resilience and are therefore not considered acceptable.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 15/10/2024 Applicationformredacted (252kb) -
02. Supporting Information 15/10/2024 18430 240731 Tree Survey Malvern (1) (682kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site / Location Plan 15/10/2024 18430 240731 Tree Survey Map Malvern (10992kb) -
Decision
12. Decision Notice 14/11/2024 Decision Notice (149kb) -

Consultation Responses

Neighbour List


In addition to consultations with the consultee listed, we will publicise the application in accordance with national requirements and our local policy. This publicity usually takes the form of letters to nearby properties, the posting of site notices and/or the placing of a public notice in our local newspapers.


No associated neighbours

Consultee List


No associated consultees

Constraints List


Constraints List
SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries
Conservation Area 25m buffer: Great Malvern
TPO REF: TPO/M/681 (2021). ADDRESS: Davenham Nursing Home 148 Graham Road Malvern WR14 2HY
SWDP 6: Conservation Area
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 38: Green Space
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
TPO REF: TPO/M/586 (2016). ADDRESS: 3 St James Road Malvern WR14 2TS
TPO REF: TPO/M/101209 (1970). ADDRESS: Tree Preservation Order At (OS 7787 4678)St. James RoadMalvernWorcestershire
Conservation Area 25m buffer: Trinity
No associated appeals