Works as specified in this application shall be carried out within 2 years from the date this consent is authorised. Reason: To accord with the guidance contained in the National Planning Practice Guidance Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas.

All tree works shall be in accordance with BS3998:2010 (Recommendation for tree works). Reason: In the interests of good arboricultural practice.

The following works are approved Fell 1No. Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash) (T1)

WILDLIFE AND THE LAW. Any activities undertaken on trees must take into account the protection afforded to wildlife under UK legislation. BREEDING BIRDS. Nesting birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and if discovered must not be disturbed. If works are to be carried out in the breeding season (February to August, possibly later) then the tree(s) should be checked for nesting birds before work begins. BATS. The applicant and contractors must be aware that all bats are fully protected by law under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), also known as the Habitats Regulations, and by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). It is an offence to damage, deliberately destroy or obstruct access to structures or places of shelter or protection used by bats, or recklessly or intentionally disturb bats while they are using these places. TREES with features such as rot and woodpecker holes, split branches or gaps behind loose bark, or covered with ivy with stems over 50mm may be used as roost sites for bats. Should a bat or bats be encountered while work is being carried out on the tree(s), work must cease immediately and advice must be obtained from the Government's advisers on wildlife, Natural England (tel. 0300 060 3900). Bats should preferably not be handled (and not unless with gloves) but should be left in situ, gently covered, until advice is obtained.