1 The Paddocks, Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Knutsford, WA16 9GN

Installation of 1 new Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) enclosure and a footpath access track at Exolums Plumley Site

Retrospective application for replacement of garden fence along rear boundary, following the removal of very dense, high conifers

A pedunculate oak (T1) exhibits physiological and structural decline. A pronounced stem bulge is present above an area of localised basal decay, and a lateral crack within the bulge indicates active mechanical failure. The crown shows extensive dieback, with historic Google streetview imagery confirming a progressive reduction in live foliage since 2016. The tree stands adjacent to a residential property, roadside footpath and mini roundabout with continuous residential, pedestrian and vehicular occupancy. The overall risk is assessed as high and requires prompt intervention. The landowner is concerned about the health and condition of the tree and risk of failure, given the location. An alder (T2) exhibits physiological and structural decline with dysfunctional wood and die back to the leading stems, branches and crown. The tree stands adjacent to the garden fence within 1m of a roadside footpath with continuous pedestrian and vehicular occupancy. The overall risk is assessed as moderate and requires intervention. Permission is requested to fell both trees due to concerns about health and condition and proximity to areas of continual vehicular, pedestrian and residential use. Replacement planting of one pedunculate oak and one field maple or similar native species tree, 12-14cm girth is recommended to the frontage with Plumley Moor Road / Trouthall Lane is recommended to compensate for tree removal.