Tree works, road closures and water-vole rules reflect a balancing act for local infrastructure
A Frenchay tree-pruning application, Cotswold road closures and new Natural England guidance all point to the environmental checks tied to maintenance works.
South Gloucestershire Council is reviewing a planning application to raise branches by 4 metres on several Hazel trees within the Frenchay Conservation Area, at 2 Fair View, Quarry Road, Frenchay [1]. The application is intended to allow clearance beneath the trees. Separately, the Cotswold Journal reports seven temporary road closures across the Cotswold District for sewer, water and electricity works in September and October, affecting Stow-on-the-Wold, Blockley, Ebrington and Moreton-in-Marsh [2].
Sources
- South Gloucestershire Council planning weekly list: Works to raise branches by 4m to allow clearance on multiple Hazel Trees (G1) Trees situated within Frenchay Conservation Area.
- Cotswold Journal: Road closures planned across the Cotswold District
- Natural England GOV.UK announcements: Statutory guidance: Water voles: licence to displace them for work on flood defences, water courses or drainage systems (CL24)
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