14 Preston Down Avenue, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1HD

Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0156. Amendments sought: retention of part of existing chimney, change first floor finish from stone to render, refinement of photovoltaic panel layout and minor changes to front elevation, including removal of 3 x external posts.

Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2025/0814: Formation of single storey extension to rear (north-east) elevation with creation of terrace space over. Conditions: 01 - Materials, P1 - Approved Plans. Variations sought: replacement of flat roofs with pitched roof design.

T1 - Holm Oak Recommended works: Establish a pollard framework by removing the three substantial lateral branches at the positions indicated by the red markings in Photograph 3. The proposed works are intended to reduce the extensive lateral crown and associated mechanical loading from the tree's pronounced lean, while retaining the tree. Cyclical management: Following establishment, implement a seven-year cyclical pollarding regime to manage regrowth, control crown size, and limit excessive loading on the retained framework. Inspect the developing pollard heads periodically, particularly during the initial establishment period, to assess shoot attachment, structural condition and physiological response. All works should be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010, subject to confirmation that the proposed cutting positions and degree of crown removal are appropriate following an on-site assessment. The seven-year interval is the proposed management objective and should be reviewed based on the tree's regrowth and structural condition.