Pruning and crown lifting works are proposed for various protected trees across the sewage treatment works site to clear infrastructure and boundaries.

Full Proposal

Undertake the following works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 42. Prune Alder and Hazel covered by A2 of DFTPO 42 to clear structure/wires/buildings by 3 metres, prune away low branching encroaching on infrastructure, and prune back to fenceline. Crown lift Alder and Hazel covered by A2 of DFTPO 41 over car park and footpath to 2.5 metres, crown lift to 5 metres over concrete apron and prune back to fenceline. Crown lift Ash, Silver Birch, Oak, Hazel and Holly covered by A3 of DFTPO 42 to statutory height over access road to 5.2 metres.