2 Royal Oak Cottages, Pasture Lane, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6RB

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.

T1 Mature lime (Tilia sp.), approx. 18 m tall at 23 Lupton Drive. Fell to ground level. Remove all arising timber and brash from site. Grind the stump to below ground level (or as directed by the Council) and backfill with suitable material. Make good the ground on completion. No other trees are included in this application. Removal plan 1. A qualified, insured arborist will carry out the work in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree work ? Recommendations. 2. The crown will be dismantled in sections using rigging where required so that falling timber does not damage the property, neighbouring land, or the highway. 3. All dead, hanging and decaying wood will be removed as part of the dismantling process. 4. The main stem will be felled or section-felled once the crown is down. 5. The stump will be ground out to a sufficient depth to allow replanting or making good of the surface. 6. All waste wood, brash and grindings will be removed from site and disposed of responsibly. Infected material associated with Ganoderma will not be left on site. 7. Work will be timed to avoid peak bird-nesting season unless a pre-works check confirms no active nests. 8. The site will be left tidy, with any damaged turf or surfaces reinstated.

Full: Demolition of existing garage and the erection of an annex.