YEW TREE AND GARDENS

CLIENT: MR B. EMMETT.– LAND AT 45 WENNINGTON ROAD, WRAY, LANCASHIRE

ARBORICULTURAL METHOD STATEMENTFOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING

Prepared byAntony Wood Cert Arb RFSYew Tree+Gns

Yew Tree HouseHale, MilnthorpeCumbria LA7 7BJ

015395 63527 07813 897631info@yewtreegardens.co.uk

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2

2. Tree Preservation Orders / Conservation Areas ....................................................................... 2

3. Timetable ................................................................................................................................ 3

4. Tree Removals / Tree Surgery Work......................................................................................... 3

5. Protective Fencing ................................................................................................................... 3

6. Construction Protection .......................................................................................................... 4

7. Services / Utilities .................................................................................................................... 4

8. Landscaping ............................................................................................................................ 7

Appendix 1 Tree Protection Plan ...................................................................................................

Appendix 2 Consented Development ............................................................................................

Appendix 3 Images .......................................................................................................................

Appendix 4 Protective Fencing .....................................................................................................

Appendix 5 Signage ......................................................................................................................

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ARBORICULTURAL METHOD STATEMENT

1. INTRODUCTION

A. OVERVIEW

1. This Method Statement is intended to ensure the successful protection and retentionof trees during the creation of a single residential dwelling on land at 45 WenningtonRoad, Wray.

2. The method statement should be used in conjunction with the consenteddevelopment, this development is as illustrated in Appendix 2: Development Layout.This document reference Mason Gillibrand 5421 c/b/02 includes existing andproposed tree and hedge planting. All tree references are taken from this document.~

3. All works detailed in this method statement are to be undertaken to current bestpractice and in line with recommendations contained in BS5837:2012 andBS3998:2010.

B SITE DESCRIPTION

The current site layout is as follows:

1. The site area comprises an area of enclosed garden, this garden is currentlycomposed of a maintained lawn area. Tree stock is limited to a single boundaryhedge reference H2, this hedge forms the boundary with the adjacent agriculturalgrazing field. No other tree or hedge stock is within the sphere of the consenteddevelopment.

C. CONSENTED DEVELOPMENT

1. The consented development is for the construction of a single dwelling within theexisting garden of 45 Wennington Road.

2. The consented development as illustrated in Appendix 2 indicates either retention orremoval of the existing hedge H2 or removal and replanting.

3. We have undertaken a site visit to survey the existing hedge and assess thepossibility of retention with the development. This hedge is growing along a raisedbanking, this banking contains large quantities of rubble from historic tipping ofbuilding materials.

4. Hedge H2 is of poor condition with extensive areas of die back and loss of plants, thishas led to the development of significant gaps in the hedge and very sparse growth, ithas a limited retention value and is in declining condition.

5. The position of the consented development will require the removal of hedge H2. Itwould not be possible to construct the dwelling with H2 in situ.

6. H2 will therefore require removal and replanting as indicated in Appendix 1: TreeProtection Plan.

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2. TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS AND CONSERVATION AREAS

a. Site Description

1. The site is not located within the Wray Village Conservation Area nor is it covered byan active Tree Preservation Order.

3. TIMETABLE

a. Overview

Prior to commencement of construction phase the following actions should take place toensure protection of trees on site.

1. Site meeting between main contractor/architect and arboriculturalist. To discussarboricultural issues relating to construction phase.

2. Tree removals prior to commencement of construction.

3. Erection of protective fencing at locations indicated in Appendix 1.

4. Construction Phase.

5. Landscaping

6. Project completion and removal of tree protection.

4. TREE SURGERY WORKS

A. PROPOSED TREE REMOVALS

The hedge H2 will require removal to facilitate the construction of the consented dwelling. Wewould recommend that H2 is cut to ground and the stumps / roots dug out.

The bank / level change may be reinstated post construction and subsequently replanted..

B PROPOSED TREE WORK

No tree works are required in direct relation to the development.

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5. PROTECTIVE FENCING

1. Once erected all protective fencing will be regarded as sacrosanct and will remain inplace until the completion of the construction phase. It shall not be removed,relocated or breached at any time without consultation with the projectarboriculturalist.

2. Protective fencing will be constructed of robust barriers fit for the purpose ofexcluding construction traffic form root protection areas. Details of appropriatefencing types are included in Appendix 4.

3. Signs will be affixed to every third panel stating ‘Tree Protection Area Keep Out’. SeeAppendix 4 for example of signage.

4. All fencing will be securely affixed to avoid movement of fencing during theconstruction phase.

5. For the sections marked on Appendix 1 fences will be constructed of site fencing of‘Heras’ type which must be securely braced with additional measures to preventmovement of the fence during construction. Positions for protective fencing areindicated in purple on Appendix 1: Tree Protection Plan

6. The location of the development in relation to the woodland adjacent to the Southernboundary will allow the use of driven road pins and orange barrier mesh to mark theconstruction boundary as indicated by a purple dashed line in Appendix 1.

6. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

A. PRINCIPLES TO AVOID DAMAGE TO TREES.

1. A position for a tree Protection Fence is indicated on Appendix 1: Tree ProtectionPlan

2. An indicative list of recommended practices during construction phase is listed below:

3. Once installed tree protection must remain in place and be observed at all times.

4. No fires within 10m of the crown of any retained trees.

5. Soil levels in rooting areas to be retained with minimal level changes, no greaterincreases than 300mm from existing levels.

6. No cement mixing/washout to take place within 15m of any retained trees.

7. No chemicals, bitumen etc. to be stored within 10m of any retained trees.

8. Any spillage of fuel, chemicals or contaminated water occurring within 2m of the rootprotection areas to be reported to project supervisor.

9. No additional underground services have been indicated to us at this time but theymay be safely routed to avoid rooting zones, if additional services require routingthrough the root zones of trees for retention then appropriate sub surface or handtrenching methods should be used and guidance sought prior to any works beingundertaken. See BS3857:2012.

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7. PLANTING

A. HEDGES

1. Hedge planting; approximately 28 m H2

2. This planting is intended to provide additional sections of hedge in areas of theboundary which are currently within the grazing land and form a division between thedwelling and the buffer zone. Replacement hedges for the current boundary withCoach Road will be planted at the locations shown in Appendix 1: Tree ProtectionPlan. These hedges will provide boundary treatments which are appropriate to thelocation, additional screening of the development and habitat value. These areas ofhedge planting are as detailed in the attached Tree Protection Plan.

3. We recommend the following planting to achieve establishment of this new hedges.

4. Tree types: Native Hedge mix 70% Hawthorn (40-60cm tall, two years old),20% Blackthorn and a 10% mix of Crab Apple,Dog Rose, Field Maple, Guelder Rose and Hazel.

5. The ground should be prepared by the screefing back of turf prior to planting. Allplants should be protected by appropriate guards i.e Planetec shrub guards stakedwith 2 x bamboo canes.

6. Plants should be planted at a rate of 6 plants per metre in 2 staggered rows. Ideally,both sides of the planting should be protected by new fencing with standard sheepnetting and top wire (plain on site side) to reduce damage from deer.

7. Additional planting to improve the retained areas of H2 should be undertaken asdetailed above.

8. Hedge planting; approximately 13 m H1.

9. This planting forms a division between the parking areas and the existing andconsented developments.

10. We would recommend that this hedge is comprised of pure Hawthorn planting in the40 to 60 cm two year old age class. Planting should be carried out as detailed aboveminus the fencing requirement.

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B. TREES / SHRUBS

Tree and Shrub Planting

1. Tree and shrub planting with suggested species is contained within the suppliedlayout for the consented development as illustrated in Appendix 2: ConsentedDevelopment..

2. We have assessed these selections and would adjudge them to be appropriate to thesite.

3. Plant specification and planting methods are shown below..

Trees

1. Planting of additional treesTotal number of trees = 7.

a. Species selections / size

Ilex aquifolium (Holly) 3L 40-60 cm1 plant .

Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan) bare root 8-10 cm diam2 plants

Betula pendula (Silver Birch) bare root 8-10 cm diam1 plant

Corylus avellana (Coimmon Hazel) bare root 8-10 cm diam1 plant

Alnus glutinosa (Alder) bare root 8-10 cm diam1 plant

Magnolia soulengeana (Magnolia) bare root 8-10 cm diam1 plant

2. The standard trees should be protected by staking to windward with suitable stakesand ties at no more than 1/3 height to encourage root development. Trees should beplanted in the recommended manner in respect of planting hole size in relation tobare root size and be in-filled with quality topsoil.

3. All tree stakes and ties should be regularly checked and replaced / adjusted asrequired.

4. All stakes and ties should be removed not later than year 3 post planting.

5. Annual weed control should be carried out around new plantings and an appropriatemulch material used i.e composted woodchip, to aid moisture retention. Maturedwoodchip mulch to be used up to a maximum depth of 4-6cm, this mulch is to beevenly distributed in a 1m mulch circle around each new tree, the mulch should thenbe replenished annually for a minimum of 3 years post planting.

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PLANTING (CONTINUED)

6. Due to the limited scale of the plantings weed control may be best achieved bymanual hand/mechanical control during the growing season. If mechanical methodsare used then care should be taken to avoid strimmer damage of the planted trees.

7. A suitable broad spectrum foliar herbicide i.e Roundup Biactive Pro may be used forweed control; use of a herbicide should only be undertaken if kept away from greenleaves on the tree and the current guidance upon herbicide use is followed.

8. Watering should be to the saturation of the ground to 'field capacity' at planting andregular watering thereafter during the establishment period, year 1 and 2. Additionalwatering should be applied in prolonged periods of dry weather during the initial twogrowing seasons. This watering should be to soil saturation (field capacity) duringperiods of dry weather in spring and summer months Note. dry periods to beregarded as a maximum of 5 days without rain during years 1and 2 post planting.

9. Any failures in the first 10 years post planting should be replaced on a like for likebasis

10. A single shrub (indicated as small tree reference T4 is indicated in the consentedlayout).

11. Shrub in 3L pot sizeSingle plant:Species:Cornus alba - Dogwood

8. SERVICES / UTILITIES

Underground utilities must be routed outside of identified RPA’s.

9. LANDSCAPING

Landscape operations within tree protection zones have the potential to damage trees if notcarried out with care. In addition the removal of protective fencing to carry out landscapingoperations may allow other contractors into previously protected areas.

No landscaping operations required other than the planting of additional trees and shrubs.

Tree species and planting.

Indicative planting schedule subject to change serving as an aid to the landscaping layout shown on plan.

KEY Small trees – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,  (6 trees)Medium trees – 1, 8  (2 trees)

T1 ‐ Medium – Birch (Betula pendula)T2 ‐ Small ‐ Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)T3 ‐ Small ‐ Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)T4 ‐ Small ‐ Dogwood (Cornus species)T5 ‐ Small ‐ Magnolia (Magnolia Species)T6 ‐ Small ‐ Holly (Ilex aquifolium)T7 ‐ Small ‐ Hazel (Corylus avellana)T8 ‐ Medium ‐ Alder (Alnus glu(nosa)

HEDGES

H1 ‐ Mixed Na1ve Hedges (Hawthorn & blackthorn)H2 ‐Mixed Na1ve Hedges (Hawthorn & blackthorn)

Wooden fencing

Wood view Bungalow

Timber decking

UP

Rear access to Neighbouring property

Garden 1

Garden 2

73 Sqm

165 Sqm

110 Sqm

HEDGING

N

Cut back over grown hedge

Line of over growth to be cut back

Existing Post and wire fence

Bin store

Cloaks

838

838

Kitchen

Utility

Dining

Living

Dressing

Store

762 762Fireplace

762

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 3

Dressing

838Family Bathroom

Entrance Hall

Wardrobe

En suite

Cloaks

838

838

Kitchen

Utility

Dining

Living

Dressing

Store

762 762Fireplace

762

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 3

Dressing

838Family Bathroom

Entrance Hall

Wardrobe

En suite

Roof Plan

Top of wall 400mm

Top of wall 850mm

Top of wall 850mm

T1T2 T3 T4

T5T6

T7T8

H1

H2

H1

Existing Hedge mix to be retained and managed or replaced with indigiouous species to match

Top of wall 2050mm

Brick Walls to garden 2050mm high

Top of wall 1000mm

A R C H I T E C T S 16 WILLOW MILL, CATON, LANCASTER, LA2 9RATELEPHONE: (01524)771377 FACSIMILE: (01524)771330

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45 Whennington Road

5421

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Work in progress

Proposed plan

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c/b/02

H2

Hedge H2 requires removal in development

27.4 m

Planting of additional hedge plants to improve hedge H2

Key

Tree location Cat.ATree location Cat.BTree location Cat.CTree location Cat.U

Root Protection Area

T

Canopy extent

ree Protection Screen

From Site PlanSupplied

Note:RPA only indicated for significanttrees. Small garden trees andsemi-mature specimens not indi-cated

Retention Categories:As defined BS5837 2012RPA:Plotted from individual RPAsheets. Where applicable20%offset indicated

Key

Tree location Cat.ATree location Cat.BTree location Cat.CTree location Cat.U

Root Protection Area

T

Canopy extent

ree Protection Screen

ScaleFrom Site PlanSupplied

Note:RPA only indicated for significanttrees. Small garden trees andsemi-mature specimens not indi-cated

Retention Categories:As defined BS5837 2012RPA:Plotted from individual RPAsheets. Where applicable20%offset indicated

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Project Title:Land @ Brindle CloseDate of Survey:18/06/2013Surveyor:A. WoodDate File Created:24/06/2013

1:200

Tree Location Plan

1:500

Land at Warton

11/09/2013

Tree Location Plan

03/09/2013

45 Wennington Rd, Wray

24/05/16

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1:100

Tree Protection Plan

Surveyed Canopy

Shadow extent midsummer

H3

Existing parking areas

Protective fencingAppendix 1: Tree Protection Plan

Tree species and planting.

Indicative planting schedule subject to change serving as an aid to the landscaping layout shown on plan.

KEY Small trees – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,  (6 trees)Medium trees – 1, 8  (2 trees)

T1 ‐ Medium – Birch (Betula pendula)T2 ‐ Small ‐ Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)T3 ‐ Small ‐ Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)T4 ‐ Small ‐ Dogwood (Cornus species)T5 ‐ Small ‐ Magnolia (Magnolia Species)T6 ‐ Small ‐ Holly (Ilex aquifolium)T7 ‐ Small ‐ Hazel (Corylus avellana)T8 ‐ Medium ‐ Alder (Alnus glu(nosa)

HEDGES

H1 ‐ Mixed Na1ve Hedges (Hawthorn & blackthorn)H2 ‐Mixed Na1ve Hedges (Hawthorn & blackthorn)

Wooden fencing

Wood view Bungalow

Timber decking

UP

Rear access to Neighbouring property

Garden 1

Garden 2

73 Sqm

165 Sqm

110 Sqm

HEDGING

N

Cut back over grown hedge

Line of over growth to be cut back

Existing Post and wire fence

Bin store

Cloaks

838

838

Kitchen

Utility

Dining

Living

Dressing

Store

762 762Fireplace

762

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 3

Dressing

838Family Bathroom

Entrance Hall

Wardrobe

En suite

Cloaks

838

838

Kitchen

Utility

Dining

Living

Dressing

Store

762 762Fireplace

762

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 3

Dressing

838Family Bathroom

Entrance Hall

Wardrobe

En suite

Roof Plan

Top of wall 400mm

Top of wall 850mm

Top of wall 850mm

T1T2 T3 T4

T5T6

T7T8

H1

H2

H1

Existing Hedge mix to be retained and managed or replaced with indigiouous species to match

Top of wall 2050mm

Brick Walls to garden 2050mm high

Top of wall 1000mm

A R C H I T E C T S 16 WILLOW MILL, CATON, LANCASTER, LA2 9RATELEPHONE: (01524)771377 FACSIMILE: (01524)771330

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drawing title

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scale date drawnscale date drawn

MASON GILLIBRANDA R C H I T E C T S 16 WILLOW MILL, CATON, LANCASTER, LA2 9RATELEPHONE: (01524)771377 FACSIMILE: (01524)771330

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drawing title

drwg. no. rev

scale date drawn

MASON GILLIBRAND

45 Whennington Road

5421

@ Jan-16 AS

Work in progress

Proposed plan

- A

1:100 A2P

c/b/02

H2

Appendix 2: Consented Development Layout

Appendix 3: Site Images 45 Wennington Rd, Wray

H2 gaps

H2 rubble

H2

H3 H2

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Tree protective fencing

Appendix 2 - Protective FencingAppendix 4Appendix 3Appendix 2 Appendix 4

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Tree protective fencing

Appendix 2 - Protective FencingAppendix 4Appendix 3Appendix 2 Appendix 4

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Appendix 3 - SignageAppendix 5Appendix 4Appendix 4 Appendix 3Appendix 5