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‘Dangerous’ tree over the A684 to be cut back ‘urgently’
The horse chestnut tree stands within a conservation area and has a large cavity in a limb hanging over the A684, which was found to be “deep and holds water, indicating advanced internal decay.”
The tree is part of a line of five horse chestnuts.
It is protected, but was put forward for the removal of a structurally compromised limb under a five-day notice for Dangerous Dead or Dying Tree Works.
The application has been made at the Swalestones property, part of Ainderby Hall, in Ainderby Steeple.
An officer at North Yorkshire Council concluded the works should proceed as a matter of urgency to reduce the risk in this location.
The case officer’s conclusion states: “The officer concludes the works should proceed as a matter of urgency to reduce the risk in this location, and recommends that permission be granted subject to conditions.”
Plans were given the nod by the local authority on Thursday, March 12.