Planning applications in SK4

Demolition of existing garage and single storey outrigger. New part single part two storey rear extension with patio to rear, new single storey garage store to side.

TREE NO2 LIMECROWN LIFT TO 3.5M, NO3 LIME CROWN LIFT TO 3.5M CONIFERS 4,5,6,7 ALL FELL TO GROUND LEVEL. TREE 8 LIME GROUND LIFT TO3.5M TREE 9 CHESTNUT CROWN LIFT TO 2.5, TREE 10 AND 11 CROWN LIFT TO 1.5M AND TREE 12 CHESTNUT CROWN LIFT TO 2M OFF PAVEMENT.Replant 3no new 10/12cm trees 1 sorbus aucuparia, 1 Birch and 1no prunus. HAR/CA15, TPO 17N.

G1 Poplar x2 rear driveway to garage, reduce by half (remaining height estimated 20-25m). T1 Yew, rear garden fell to ground level and grind stump. G2 Box, rear garden fell both to ground and grind stumps. T2 Bay, rear LHS next to house reduce to below gutter height of extension. T3 Bay, rear in front of garage reduce away from magnolia. T4 Apple, rear garden reduce all water shoots. HAR/CA21.

To reduce x1 mature Sylvatica tree by 2.5m from side of property. HAR/CA17.

The tree under application is an Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), designated as T70 on the Stockport Council TPO/Conservation Area mapping system. The resident initially requested an assessment for full tree removal following two distinct structural failures: one instance where a failing limb nearly caused personal injury, and a separate incident resulting in property damage to a private vehicle parked on the driveway. 2. Arboricultural Assessment A ground-level visual inspection of T70 was conducted on 22/5/2026. The tree currently exhibits good physiological health, particularly when contextualized against the regional prevalence of Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) and symptoms appear limited to a potential Stage 1 infection. The inspection revealed no structural defects at the base, with an absence of basal cavities or fungal fruiting bodies. 3. Proposed Works and Justification While the resident favors removal to mitigate risk, complete removal is disproportionate given the tree?s current vitality and high amenity value within the Heaton Moor Conservation Area. To mitigate the risk of ongoing limb shedding while preserving the tree, it is proposed to crown reduce/pollard the specimen by 30% to 40%. The reduction will significantly decrease wind-loading, reduce leverage on individual branches, and safely retain the tree within its urban setting. 4. Replacement Planting The resident hasn't provided definitive instructions regarding a replacement tree. However, following discussions, they are environmentally conscious and receptive to the idea of replanting a suitable replacement, should the council deem it a necessary condition of the permitted works. HAR/CA15, TPO 14N.

Application to discharge condition 3 (driveway details) of Planning Permission DC/098503

Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extension and amendments to fenestration

T1 - Pine Tree - 5m Significant and mature tree that is being crowded out by bolted Cherry. Removal of Cherry will enable this to grow unencumbered T2 - Cherry Tree - 4 m Removal of Cherry tree that the main trunk has died and subsequent sucker growth from stump has bolted straight up with not filling out. It is competing with a large, mature pine tree (T1) with the base of the Cherry tree less than 1m from the pine tree and Cherry regrowth is crowding the canopy of the pine tree. T3 - Camellia - 4m Reduction in height by 1.5m and shaping of the large shrub that has grown too large and crowding the pine tree also. HAR/CA15, TPO 19N.

To remove x 1 large mature Lime tree growing in close proximity to property wall. TPO 283E.