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Fell a pine and whitebeam, reduce willow and poplar branches, and prune yew and beech trees away from the church.

The Old Rectory Main Street Hungarton Leicester LE7 9JR

Official description

Description: T2- Scots Pine approx 38cm DBH- 50% of canopy lost or browned. Fell. Suitable location for replacement tree to be planted in near vicinity. T3- Goat WilloPlease note not all trees on the application are protected by the LCC TPO as they are not old enough. Younger trees will be a conservation area matter dealt with by Harborough District Councilw approx 90cm DBH- X-pollard at approx 2m from ground level. Hazard beam on western limb over hanging Main Street. Reduce lateral over extended branches by 4-5m to reduce risk of failure. Reduce remaining top to match. T5- Poplar approx 105cm DBH- Historical small/medium limb failure. Remove 2 low hanging branches. Weight reduction on over extended southerly limb and lowest easterly limb to reduce risk of failure. T6- Yew approx 45 cm DBH- Prune back from Church building to gain approx 2m clearance. Back to suitable growth points or remove if necessary. T7- Beech approx 45cm DBH- Prune back from Church building to gain approx 2m clearance. Back to suitable growth points or remove if necessary. T9- Whitebeam approx 60cm DBH- 45 degree lean. Weak main union, large wound at base extended up into main union. Fell. Space for replacement tree to be planted in the near vicinity. T10- Goat Willow approx 68cm DBH- Failed branch and hazard beam on limb on south eastern side towards house. Pollard to approx 15ft in height. T13- Weeping Willow approx 101cm DBH- Historic limb failure on eastern side. Reduce remaining eastern limb and south westerly limb by 2-4m to reduce risk of failure. Back to suitable growth points to match remaining canopy Please note not all trees on the application are protected by the LCC TPO as they are not old enough. Younger trees will be a conservation area matter dealt with by Harborough District Council

Council
Leicestershire
Reference
2026/TPO/0091/LCC
Application type
Trees
Submitted
11 Aug 2026
Postcode
LE7 9JR
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