Application Details
| Council | BCC |
|---|---|
| Reference | 21/02262/VC |
| Address | 23 Victoria Square Bristol BS8 4ES
Street View |
| Ward |
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| Proposal | T1 - Eucalyptus - Fell.We suggest removal and replanting a more suitable specimen. |
| Validated | 2021-04-23 |
| Type | Works to Trees in Conservation Areas |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Neighbour Consultation Expiry | 2021-05-25 |
| Determination Deadline | 2021-06-04 |
| Decision | Application Withdrawn |
| Decision Issued | 2021-05-28 |
| BCC Planning Portal | on Planning Portal |
| Public Comments | Supporters: 0 Objectors: 2 Total: 2 |
| No. of Page Views | 0 |
| Comment analysis | Date of Submission |
| Nearby Trees | Within 200m |
BTF response:
OBJECT
At the time of writing, the documents in support of this application were not available, however the location of this tree in the garden facing Merchants Rd, highly visible from the public realm and providing important public amenity, would normally justify protection with a Tree Preservation Order.
The mere fact that the tree is a non-native eucalyptus makes no difference, if the tree is not diseased or dying it should not be removed.
Looking at historic Street View images, it is clear that the tree has been managed historically. There is no reason why this cannot continue.
The tree should be protected with a Tree Preservation Order.
Public Comments
on 2021-05-16 OBJECT
Dear Sir/ Madam,
We wish to appeal against the felling of the eucalyptus tree in the garden of the basement flat of 23 Victoria Square. We live in the flat directly above the garden in question and the tree can be clearly seen and admired from our rear windows. Our reasons for appealing are as follows:We live alongside a very busy road where lorries and buses pass regularly. The copious leaves on this tree help shelter us from the pollution thrown up by vehicles which would otherwise find its way into our lungs.The tree shelters us from the distracting noise of passing traffic which helps in the provision of a quieter home environment and the avoidance of mental health issues.This tree appears in good health and provides an attractive feature. It seems criminal to cut down a living specimen thus eliminating a habitat for bird life in this area
In the past, this tree has been trimmed by a tree surgeon. We would suggest that this would be the best way forward and so avoid the more radical approach We would like to see a Tree Preservation Order placed on the eucalyptus tree.
Yours Faithfully,
Marc and Annie Burnside
on 2021-05-11 OBJECT
At the time of writing, the documents in support of this application were not available,however the location of this tree in the garden facing Merchants Rd, highly visible from the publicrealm and providing important public amenity, would normally justify protection with a TreePreservation Order.
The mere fact that the tree is a non-native eucalyptus makes no difference, if the tree is notdiseased or dying it should not be removed.
Looking at historic Street View images, it is clear that the tree has been managed historically.There is no reason why this cannot continue.
The tree should be protected with a Tree Preservation Order.