Work proposed on protected sycamore trees near historic Todmorden hall
Proposals to crown thin and deadwood seven trees subject to a preservation order at a Todmorden home will help their health and boost other flora and fauna, planners were told.
Calderdale Council has received the application to thin the trees at a Stansfield Hall Road property, which is near historic Stansfield Hall, one of the properties once owned by the famous mill-owning Fielden family.
The seven sycamores are subject to a tree preservation order (TPO), which means the work needs the relevant planning permission.
They are described by the agent for the application, Matthew Watson of Watson Arboriculture and Forestry Ltd, as “very healthy.”
“From our recent visual inspections, however they require some much needed maintenance,” he said.
Mr Watson said the owner wants to preserve and maintain the health of the trees, including their shape and form, while also gaining some essential light in to their garden.
His supporting statement with the application says: “Due to the density of the trees’ canopy this has also prevent other flora and fauna from developing in the garden, which the land-owner is also very passionate about preserving.”
The arboriculturalist recommends a crown thin of 15 per cent, some elective tip reduction and removal of deadwood for all seven trees.
“To conclude I think there is a lot of benefits to doing these works and it is an essential part of the maintenance of these trees,” said Mr Watson.
The application, number 26/20045/TPO, can be viewed on the council’s Planning Portal.