Application Number M/25/01093/TPOA
Status Split Decision

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  • Application
    Valid
    21/07/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    05/08/2025
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Split
  • Decision
    Date
    14/08/2025
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/25/01093/TPOA
Location Address Cromer Lake Pendock Gloucester GL19 3PG
Proposal Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status Split
Application Type Tree Preservation Order Application (works to)
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 14/07/2025
Application Valid Date 21/07/2025
Consultation Start Date 22/07/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 05/08/2025
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 14/08/2025

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Chris Lewis-Farley
Parish Pendock CP
Ward Longdon Ward
Applicant Jane Roberts
Agent Mr Tom Hamments, Stockwell-Davies Ltd.
Agent Address 1 Harcombe Cottages Chastleton Moreton-in-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0WY

Condition Details / Information Notes
The tree works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 (Tree Work). Reason: To attempt to avoid damage to the tree or neighbouring trees, property and services and encourage best practice in planning works and safe operations.
The works must be carried out by a suitably qualified tree professional. Reason: 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.
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.
No works shall commence until the applicant’s nominated contractor has discussed the works with the council’s tree and landscape officer. Contact should be made with the council no later than 7 days before works are to be carried out on the tree. Reason: To ensure that only works approved under this consent are undertaken.
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 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.
Dead and decaying wood provides a nutrient-rich habitat for fungi, a nursery for beetle larvae and a larder for insectivorous birds and other animals. Deadwood comes in many forms, all of which has its part to play in arboricultural ecosystems. This includes fallen dead wood, standing dead wood, decaying stumps and roots, and rotting heartwood. Contrary to popular belief, retaining dead wood is not harmful to the host tree. Where possible, and where it would not compromise public safety, it is preferable if dead wood habitat is retained in the interests of wildlife.
Insufficient justification has been provided for the proposed works
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.
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 report accompanying the application makes general observations that "several scaffold stems exhibit age-related features such as aged longitudinal cracks, small cavities and incipient decay", yet none of the works proposed relate specifically to, or address, these concerns.
The report that accompanies the application makes the comment that "Some outer branching – including that which overhangs the neighbouring property – is reasonably slender, overly extended, end-heavy and exposed". While it might be considered appropriate to undertake specific and targeted end-weight reductions of particular branches, the currently proposed general canopy reduction is not considered to have been adequately justified.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 14/07/2025 Application form (274kb) -
Decision
12. Decision Notice 14/08/2025 Decision Notice (194kb) -
Planning Application Documents
Correspondence 16/07/2025 email from agent 14.07.25 clarification over ownership (101kb) -

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


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Elizabeth Churchill 22/07/2025 05/08/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
TPO REF: TPO/M/643 (2019). ADDRESS: Cromer Lake Pendock
No associated appeals