51, Grovewood Close, WD3 5PX
Property data
- Sale history
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Price Date Annual growth After inflation £530,000 Sep 2003 10.7% 9.1% £285,000 Aug 1997 na na - Bedrooms
- 4
- Type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- G
Planning
January 2018
- Type:
- Tree and hedge works
- Status:
- Status not known
- Address:
- Woodend 51 Grovewood Close Chorleywoo
- Description:
- Fell large beech T290 at end of our garden because it has with ganoderma. We have previously submitted a planning application and were given consent for a 60% reduction LCS/17/1429/TPO. We have had several tree surgeons to quote and have been advised that, following a hard pruning, this beech is likely to die relatively quickly, losing large branches as it does so. All four of the companies that quoted were surprised that we had not been given permission to fell the tree.We are very concerned about the danger that the tree will pose to our neighbours as it dies and we are extremely worried about the costs associated with firstly reducing the tree by 60% and the ongoing cost to maintain the tree as it dies.We missed the deadline to appeal the initial decision and so, as advised, we are re-applying.
September 2017
- Type:
- Tree and hedge works
- Status:
- Application refused
- Address:
- Woodend 51 Grovewood Close Chorleywoo
- Description:
- Beech - fell because of danger to residents and buildings due to ganoderma present at base of tree for over 2 years. We are most concerned about the danger of having such a large tree in our garden that is towards the end of it's life. If it fell it could cause significant damage to any of 6 houses in the vicinity and potential loss of life. We have had at least two cases of fallen trees in Grovewood Close in the last two years which has heightened our concern. We have already sent a photo of the fungi to TRDC and Terence Flynn identified the growth as Ganoderma (email dated 20/06/17). We have also consulted a local tree surgeon, Steve Sackett from Urban Tree Solutions and he concurred with this diagnosis.We also believe, that although this is without doubt our favourite tree, it has a low amenity value as it surrounded by so many other trees and the smaller trees have no room for growth. In particular, there are trees close by that are suffering as a result of lack of space. We are happy to replant a tree, most likely a Japanese Acer near to the site of this beech but we are also keen to allow the trees we already have their own space to grow.