Application Number M/25/00084/TPOA
Status Application Refused

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  • Application
    Valid
    18/02/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    N/A
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Refusal
  • Decision
    Date
    11/03/2025
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/25/00084/TPOA
Location Address Land At (OS 7831 4691) Pickersleigh Grove Malvern
Proposal Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status Refusal
Application Type Tree Preservation Order Application (works to)
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 16/01/2025
Application Valid Date 18/02/2025
Consultation Start Date
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 11/03/2025

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Chris Lewis-Farley
Parish Malvern CP
Ward Link Ward, Great Malvern Ward
Applicant Miss Jodie Campbell
Agent Miss Jodie Campbell
Agent Address 2 Central Park Great Western Avenue Worcester WR5 1AQ

Condition Details / Information Notes
Insufficient justification has been provided for the proposed works, thereby increasing the risks of branch failure.
Pruning trees always causes some harm to them. Removal of branch tips can reduce dissipation of wind loads via mass damping, thereby increasing the risks of branch failure.
No justification has been provided for the restriction of the tree's size. The site has adequate space to allow the development of the tree to its full potential.
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 are therefore not considered acceptable.
The use of a resistograph is an invasive process (drilling holes in the tree) so should only be used when demonstrated to be necessary. Non-invasive techniques of assessment should be utilised in preference to invasive techniques. The extent of decay in the lower stem is clear to be seen without the use of a resistograph, due to the open nature of the wound. Sounding with a nylon mallet also reveals a good density of wood in the remaining live part of the stem. It also seems likely that the pollard head, judging from its appearance, would be similarly sound. A simple climbing inspection would provide the clarity required.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 21/01/2025 Application Form (248kb) -
02. Supporting Information 21/01/2025 Report (502kb) -
03. Photo 21/01/2025 Photograph (1495kb) -
03. Photo 21/01/2025 Photograph (1277kb) -
03. Photo 21/01/2025 Photograph (1235kb) -
03. Photo 21/01/2025 Photograph (1150kb) -
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03. Photo 21/01/2025 Photograph (1697kb) -
03. Photo 21/01/2025 Map Location (203kb) -
Decision
12. Decision Notice 11/03/2025 Decision Notice (151kb) -

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 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed
SWDP 52 f: Housing Allocations
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries
TPO REF: TPO/M/517 (2013). ADDRESS: Land at (OS 7833 4688) Pickersleigh Grove Malvern
No associated appeals