Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Application Type ESTATE MANAGEMENT TREES	Status Decided - Granted
Case Officer Ms M Hill	Case Officer Email m.hill1@welhat.gov.uk
Location 7 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD	Proposal 1. Cotoneaster tree front garden - crown reduction to reduce height and spread by approx 1-2m. 2.Cotoneaster tree rear garden. Remove lower horizontal branch back to parent stem. Reduce crown, height and spread by approx 2-3m.
Easting 522864	Northing 212489
Ward Handside	Ward Members Councillor Gemma Moore Councillor Michal Siewniak Councillor Anthony Skottowe
Parish	UPRN 100080974767
Date Received 01/09/2023	Date Valid 01/09/2023
Advert Expiry Date	Consultation Expiry Date 17/10/2023
Site Notice Expiry Date
Agent Ms Cordelia Pygall	Applicant Ms Cordelia Pygall
Agent's Address 7 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD	Applicant's Address 7 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

Description	Distance
Conservation Area	0.00
Sand and Gravel Minerals Safeguarding Area	0.00
Estate Management WGC	0.00
Hertfordshire Ecological Network	0.00
Sand and Gravel Belt	0.00

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Decision Granted	Decision Date 19/10/2023
Issue Date 19/10/2023	Decision Level Delegated
Committee Date

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Application Form - Without Personal Information
	File: EstateManagementConsentNoPersonalDataForm.pdf (50 kb)	Description: Estate Management Consent form	Created Date: 01/09/2023
Decision Notice PDF
	File: Decision Notice_620231825EMT.pdf (531 kb)	Description: Decision Notice	Created Date: 19/10/2023
Officer Report PDF
	File: Delegated Report_620231825EMT(1).pdf (18 kb)	Description: Officer Report	Created Date: 19/10/2023
Application Documents
	File: Image (002).pdf (9655 kb)	Description: Tree Sketch	Created Date: 01/09/2023
	File: 7-Elmwood-Welwyn-Garden-City-Hertfordshire-AL8-6LD - site plan.pdf (644 kb)	Description: Location plan	Created Date: 01/09/2023

Organisation	Name	Sent	Reply Due
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council	Councillor Fiona Thomson	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council	Councillor Fiona Thomson	19/10/2023
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council	Councillor Gemma Moore	19/10/2023
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council	Councillor Gemma Moore	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council	Councillor Michal Siewniak	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council	Councillor Michal Siewniak	19/10/2023

Address	Date Sent	Expiry Date
21 Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
23 Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
25 Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
27 Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
29 Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
31 Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
5 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
8 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LE	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
9 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD	26/09/2023	17/10/2023
10 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LE	26/09/2023	17/10/2023

Application Number	Proposal	Decision	Distance
6/2025/0450/EMT	T1 Crab Apple crown reduction to reduce height and spread by 2m		0
6/2025/0471/EMT	T1 20-meter Oak tree with visible stress and 25% dead wood, three large dead limbs to be removed from western side and a leaning limb on the eastern side to be reduced by 45-50%		0
6/2025/0456/TC	T1 20-meter Oak tree with visible stress and 25% dead wood. Three large dead limbs to be removed from western side and a leaning limb on the eastern side to be reduced by 45-50%		0
6/2025/0326/TC	T1 Crab Apple - Crown reduction to reduce height and spread by 2m.	No Objection	0
6/2024/1846/EMT	1: The large 42-foot-tall (approx.) Common Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) tree growing next to and over the front drive to undergo a crown reduction by 30% (12.6 feet / 3.8 meters) along with a cut back of the limbs from over the drive to allow more light onto the garden and drive below. An Ivy ring will be cut from around the trunk. The limbs on the neighbours' side to be cut back towards the boundary, to leave the tree balanced 2: The 40-foot-tall (approx.) Field Maple (Acer Campestre) tree growing over the front drive to undergo a crown reduction by 30% (12 feet / 3.6 meters) along with a cut back of the limbs from over the front drive. An Ivy ring will be cut from around the trunk. 3: Option: The younger 22-feet-tall (approx.) Common Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) tree growing nearer the front of the drive to be safely and systematically dismantled down to a low sump to allow more room for the Maple tree growing next to it.	Granted	0
6/2024/1827/TC	T1: The large 42-foot-tall (approx.) Common Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) tree growing next to and over the front drive to undergo a crown reduction by 30% (12.6 feet / 3.8 meters) along with a cut back of the limbs from over the drive to allow more light onto the garden and drive below. An Ivy ring will be cut from around the trunk. The limbs on the neighbours' side to be cut back towards the boundary, to leave the tree balanced. T2: The 40-foot-tall (approx.) Field Maple (Acer Campestre) tree growing over the front drive to undergo a crown reduction by 30% (12 feet / 3.6 meters) along with a cut back of the limbs from over the front drive. An Ivy ring will be cut from around the trunk. T3: Option: The younger 22-feet-tall (approx.) Common Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) tree growing nearer the front of the drive to be safely and systematically dismantled down to a low sump to allow more room for the Maple tree growing next to it.	No Objection	0
6/2023/1824/TC	T1 Cotoneaster tree - front garden. Crown reduction to reduce height and spread by approx 1-2m. T2 Cotoneaster tree - rear garden. Remove lower horizontal branch back to parent stem. Reduce remaining crown height and spread by approx 2-3m.	No Objection	0
6/2023/1502/TC	T12- Oak- Crown reduce all round by 2-3 metres to maintain size and shape	No Objection	2
6/2023/1343/EM	Installation of white upvc windows and doors with 18mm Georgian inserts to front sides and back to match the existing and composite front door	Granted	0
6/2023/1342/HOUSE	Installation of white upvc windows and doors and composite front door	Granted	0
6/2023/0406/TC	1 x Golden Cypress to fell to ground level - Declining health	No Objection	0
6/2023/0407/EMT	1 x Golden Cypress to fell to ground level - Declining health	Granted	0
6/2023/0351/TC	Oak tree at end of back garden of 7 Elmwood Removal of deadwood branches for safety reasons It does not overhang any buildings, but does hang over the playground of Apple croft school so we would ensure the school and any neighbours are aware, and agree a suitable time.	No Objection	0
6/2022/2315/TC	T4 Whitebeam to lift 3m above ground level & thin crown by 25% T14 Oak to crown reduce by 3-4m all round & dead wood T23 Cherry to lift to 3m from over sports courts T26 Hornbeam to crown reduce by approx 2-3m all round	No Objection	2
6/2022/1422/EMT	Removal of dead hedgerow	Granted	0
6/2020/1528/TC	Fell 1 x Ash tree Fell 1 x Hawthorn tree	No Objection	1
6/2020/1534/EMT	Fell 1 x Ash tree Fell 1 x Hawthorn tree	Granted	2
6/2019/2436/EM	Formation of hardstanding and soft landscaping	Granted	0
6/2019/2429/EM	Formation of hardstanding and soft landscaping	Withdrawn	0
6/2019/1750/TC	Reduce 2 x Oak tree (T76 and T61) crowns by 2 metres (20%)	No Objection	2
6/2018/2618/TPO	Remove 1x front hedge -Conservation area	No Objection	0
6/2018/2623/EM	Remove 1x front hedge	Granted	0
6/2017/2146/TPO	3 x Cypress to fell to ground level 1 x Pyracanthea to fell to ground level 1 x Cotoneaster to reduce by 1m height & 1.5m width and 1 x Holly hedge to reduce to 2m above ground level - Conservation Area	No Objection	0
6/2017/2150/EM	3 x Cypress to fell to ground level 1 x Pyracanthea to fell to ground level 1 x Cotoneaster to reduce by 1m height & 1.5m width and 1 x Holly hedge to reduce to 2m above ground level	Granted	0
6/2016/1311/EM	Reduce lateral overhang of Oak by 3-4m	Granted	0
6/2016/1533/EM	1 x Ash to remove ivy and reduce by 4m on height and 3m on width, 1 x Field maple to remove ivy and reduce by 3m on height and 2.5m on width, 1 x Crab apple to fell to ground level, 1x Laburnum fell to ground level	Granted	0
6/2016/1543/TPO	1 x Ash to remove ivy and reduce by 4m on height and 3m on width, 1 x Field maple to remove ivy and reduce by 3m on height and 2.5m on width, 1 x Crab apple to fell to ground level - Conservation Area	Granted	1
6/2016/1499/TPO	Reduce lateral overhang of Oak by 3-4m - Conservation Area	Granted	0
C6/1987/0413/FP	Single storey rear extension	Granted	0
W6/2014/2047/TE	Removal of hedge from front boundary	Granted	0
W6/2014/2009/TE	Fell White Beam to ground level and replace with a tree of the same species	Granted	0
W6/2013/1589/EM	Retention of hardstanding and reinstatement of hedge	Granted	0
W6/2013/0053/EM	Retention of garage	Granted	0
W6/2013/0061/EM	Formation of new front door and gates on front elevation and installation of satellite dish on rear elevation	Granted	0
W6/2013/0067/TE	Fell Two Apple trees, Two Silver Birch trees and One Poplar located in rear garden to ground level	Granted	0
N6/2012/1671/FP	Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey side and rear extension	Granted	0
W6/2012/1674/EM	Erection of part single storey, part two storey rear extension	Granted	0
N6/2012/1706/CA	Demolition of single storey rear and side extension	Granted	0
W6/2011/2589/EM	Erection of single storey side and rear extension and two storey rear extension	Granted	0
N6/2011/2576/FP	Erection of single storey side and rear extension and two storey rear extension	Granted	0
N6/2009/0956/TE	TO REMOVE THE CHERRY TREE FROM THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY		0
W6/2003/0283/EM	INSTALLATION OF SIX ROOF LIGHTS AND TWO END GABLE WINDOWS	Granted	0
W6/2001/0194/EM	SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSIONS	Granted	0
N6/2001/0195/FP	SINGLE STOREY REAR AND SIDE EXTENSIONS	Granted	0
N6/2000/1473/CD	SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION	Granted	2
N6/2000/1099/FP	ERECTION OF 1.2 METRE PICKET FENCE AND GATES. (RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION)	Granted	0
W6/2000/1103/EM	REMOVAL OF FRONT HEDGE AND ERECTION OF 1.2 METRE PICKET FENCE AND GATES. (RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION)	Granted	0
N6/2000/0228/FP	SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION	Granted	0
W6/2000/0229/EM	SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION	Granted	0
N6/1999/0124/CD	Double mobile unit for use as nursery	Granted	2
N6/1997/0668/CD	Proposed classroom and staff room extension in place of existing swimming pool		2
N6/1994/0373/FP	Formation of tennis courts and erection of chain link fence	Granted	2
C6/1986/0025/CC	Demolition of parts of school buildings in conservation area	Granted	2
C6/1986/0055/CC	Extensions and alterations (Application received January, 1986)	Granted	2
C6/1986/0828/	Single storey side extension	Granted	0
C6/1985/0624/	Partial demo and rebuilding	Granted	2
N6/1983/0201/	Conversion of building to six residential units	Granted	0
N6/1982/0174/	Conversion of hostel to 6 residential units	Granted	0
N6/1980/0460/	Ground floor side and rear extension	Granted	0
N6/1977/0019/	Ground floor rear extension	Granted	0

There are no NMAs associated with this application

Planning Application: 6/2023/1825/EMT