| Proposal | Notification of the proposed removal of a large mature sycamore tree in the curtilage of Willesby House, Albion Street, Spalding. The tree is located immediately against the south western boundary, towards the western end of the garden. The tree is situated within Spalding Conservation Area.
It was noted that the tree trunk had a substantial girth. An extremely large cavity was present in the base,when viewed inside the cavity there was a large hollow beneath the tree. This extremely large tree only appeared to be supported on a narrow rim of wood.
The safety of the tree was questioned bearing in mind its close proximity to the drive to the Ivo Day Centre. Although the tree had been pruned in the past and further pruning was considered, it was thought that the decay was not a constant but a deteriorating condition and it would be prudent to remove the tree and replant a suitable replacement. The applicant offered to plant two replacement trees an oak and a beech tree, although only one replacement is required to comply with the Conservation Area requirements. |