Trough Laithe Farm, Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6QP

T1 on the plan is a small Ash, T2 is a young Elm, T3 is a Weeping Willow, T4 is an Ash. Both Ash trees are suffering from Ash Die Back, Class 3/4. The Elm is just reaching the size where it is likely to be infected with Dutch Elms Disease. We intend to reduce/pollard these trees to a hight of 5M, this will make the Ash safe, keep the Elm juvenile, reducing the risk of DED. It will also allow more light into the property and take away the risk of any failure reaching the house. T5 on the plan is a tall Norway Spruce, the root system on this tree is quite poor and the owner is worried it could hit the house if wind felled, therefor we wish to reduce this tree by around 2.5m, reducing the chance of wind throw and meaning it would no longer reach the house.

Full: Erection of a two storey side extension and a front canopy, insertion of a rear dormer window with external alterations including rendering.

Tree is at rear of garden **Application for consent to fell ? 21 Lupton Drive, Barrowford** Consent is sought to fell the tree due to concerns regarding its declining health and structural stability. The primary concern is reported Ganoderma infection, alongside a reduction in canopy cover and a substantial number of dead branches. These symptoms raise concerns about the extent of any associated decay and its implications for the tree?s structural integrity. The tree has a large canopy, with several high-risk targets within its potential failure zone. The client has young children and is particularly concerned about the risk of falling branches or tree failure in areas used by the family. Extensive black fungal or mould-like growth has also been observed on the branches. This warrants further investigation, although its identity and any relationship to the tree?s decline have not been confirmed. Several lime trees within the same row have reportedly died. There is concern that development to the rear may have contributed to stress affecting these trees; however, a causal link between the development, infection and tree deaths has not been established. Given the reported fungal infection, canopy decline, extensive deadwood and surrounding targets, removal is requested on tree health and safety grounds. The application seeks to address the potential risk to people and nearby property.