ARBORICULTURAL METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING

YEW TREE AND GARDENS CLIENT: MR B. EMMETT. LAND AT 45 WENNINGTON ROAD, WRAY, LANCASHIRE ARBORICULTURAL METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING Prepared by Antony Wood Cert Arb RFS Yew Tree+Gns Yew Tree House Hale, Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7BJ 015395 63527 07813 897631 info@yewtreegardens.co.uk

20/06/2016 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... REF: 45 WENNINGTON ROAD AMS 20/06/16 PAGE 1

20/06/2016 ARBORICULTURAL METHOD STATEMENT 1. INTRODUCTION A. OVERVIEW 1. This Method Statement is intended to ensure the successful protection and retention of trees during the creation of a single residential dwelling on land at 45 Wennington Road, Wray. 2. The method statement should be used in conjunction with the consented development, this development is as illustrated in Appendix 2: Development Layout. This document reference Mason Gillibrand 5421 c/b/02 includes existing and proposed 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 best practice and in line with recommendations contained in BS5837:2012 and BS3998:2010. B SITE DESCRIPTION The current site layout is as follows: 1. The site area comprises an area of enclosed garden, this garden is currently composed of a maintained lawn area. Tree stock is limited to a single boundary hedge reference H2, this hedge forms the boundary with the adjacent agricultural grazing field. No other tree or hedge stock is within the sphere of the consented development. C. CONSENTED DEVELOPMENT 1. The consented development is for the construction of a single dwelling within the existing garden of 45 Wennington Road. 2. The consented development as illustrated in Appendix 2 indicates either retention or removal of the existing hedge H2 or removal and replanting. 3. We have undertaken a site visit to survey the existing hedge and assess the possibility of retention with the development. This hedge is growing along a raised banking, this banking contains large quantities of rubble from historic tipping of building materials. 4. Hedge H2 is of poor condition with extensive areas of die back and loss of plants, this has led to the development of significant gaps in the hedge and very sparse growth, it has a limited retention value and is in declining condition. 5. The position of the consented development will require the removal of hedge H2. It would not be possible to construct the dwelling with H2 in situ. 6. H2 will therefore require removal and replanting as indicated in Appendix 1: Tree Protection Plan. REF: 45 WENNINGTON ROAD AMS 20/06/16 PAGE 2

20/06/2016 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 by an active Tree Preservation Order. 3. TIMETABLE a. Overview Prior to commencement of construction phase the following actions should take place to ensure protection of trees on site. 1. Site meeting between main contractor/architect and arboriculturalist. To discuss arboricultural 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. We would 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. REF: 45 WENNINGTON ROAD AMS 20/06/16 PAGE 3

20/06/2016 5. PROTECTIVE FENCING 1. Once erected all protective fencing will be regarded as sacrosanct and will remain in place until the completion of the construction phase. It shall not be removed, relocated or breached at any time without consultation with the project arboriculturalist. 2. Protective fencing will be constructed of robust barriers fit for the purpose of excluding construction traffic form root protection areas. Details of appropriate fencing types are included in Appendix 4. 3. Signs will be affixed to every third panel stating Tree Protection Area Keep Out. See Appendix 4 for example of signage. 4. All fencing will be securely affixed to avoid movement of fencing during the construction 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 prevent movement of the fence during construction. Positions for protective fencing are indicated in purple on Appendix 1: Tree Protection Plan 6. The location of the development in relation to the woodland adjacent to the Southern boundary will allow the use of driven road pins and orange barrier mesh to mark the construction 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 Protection Plan 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 greater increases 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 root protection areas to be reported to project supervisor. 9. No additional underground services have been indicated to us at this time but they may be safely routed to avoid rooting zones, if additional services require routing through the root zones of trees for retention then appropriate sub surface or hand trenching methods should be used and guidance sought prior to any works being undertaken. See BS3857:2012. REF: 45 WENNINGTON ROAD AMS 20/06/16 PAGE 4

20/06/2016 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 the boundary which are currently within the grazing land and form a division between the dwelling and the buffer zone. Replacement hedges for the current boundary with Coach Road will be planted at the locations shown in Appendix 1: Tree Protection Plan. These hedges will provide boundary treatments which are appropriate to the location, additional screening of the development and habitat value. These areas of hedge 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. All plants should be protected by appropriate guards i.e Planetec shrub guards staked with 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 sheep netting 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 as detailed above. 8. Hedge planting; approximately 13 m H1. 9. This planting forms a division between the parking areas and the existing and consented developments. 10. We would recommend that this hedge is comprised of pure Hawthorn planting in the 40 to 60 cm two year old age class. Planting should be carried out as detailed above minus the fencing requirement. REF: 45 WENNINGTON ROAD AMS 20/06/16 PAGE 5

20/06/2016 B. TREES / SHRUBS Tree and Shrub Planting Trees 1. Tree and shrub planting with suggested species is contained within the supplied layout for the consented development as illustrated in Appendix 2: Consented Development.. 2. We have assessed these selections and would adjudge them to be appropriate to the site. 3. Plant specification and planting methods are shown below.. 1. Planting of additional trees Total number of trees = 7. a. Species selections / size Ilex aquifolium (Holly) 3L 40-60 cm 1 plant. Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan) bare root 8-10 cm diam 2 plants Betula pendula (Silver Birch) bare root 8-10 cm diam 1 plant Corylus avellana (Coimmon Hazel) bare root 8-10 cm diam 1 plant Alnus glutinosa (Alder) bare root 8-10 cm diam 1 plant Magnolia soulengeana (Magnolia) bare root 8-10 cm diam 1 plant 2. The standard trees should be protected by staking to windward with suitable stakes and ties at no more than 1/3 height to encourage root development. Trees should be planted in the recommended manner in respect of planting hole size in relation to bare root size and be in-filled with quality topsoil. 3. All tree stakes and ties should be regularly checked and replaced / adjusted as required. 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 appropriate mulch material used i.e composted woodchip, to aid moisture retention. Matured woodchip mulch to be used up to a maximum depth of 4-6cm, this mulch is to be evenly distributed in a 1m mulch circle around each new tree, the mulch should then be replenished annually for a minimum of 3 years post planting. REF: 45 WENNINGTON ROAD AMS 20/06/16 PAGE 6

20/06/2016 PLANTING (CONTINUED) 6. Due to the limited scale of the plantings weed control may be best achieved by manual hand/mechanical control during the growing season. If mechanical methods are 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 for weed control; use of a herbicide should only be undertaken if kept away from green leaves 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 and regular watering thereafter during the establishment period, year 1 and 2. Additional watering should be applied in prolonged periods of dry weather during the initial two growing seasons. This watering should be to soil saturation (field capacity) during periods of dry weather in spring and summer months Note. dry periods to be regarded 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 like basis 10. A single shrub (indicated as small tree reference T4 is indicated in the consented layout). 11. Shrub in 3L pot size Single 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 not carried out with care. In addition the removal of protective fencing to carry out landscaping operations may allow other contractors into previously protected areas. No landscaping operations required other than the planting of additional trees and shrubs. REF: 45 WENNINGTON ROAD AMS 20/06/16 PAGE 7

Appendix 1: Tree Protection Plan Protective fencing H3 MGA annotation Existing Hedge mix to be retained and managed or replaced with indigiouous species to match MGA annotation Existing Post and wire fence Roof Plan Wooden fencing 165 Sqm Living Garden 2 Hedge H2 requires removal in development Kitchen Fireplace 762 762 Utility Store Brick Walls to garden 2050mm high Dining Bedroom 3 Cut back over grown hedge Dressing 110 Sqm 27.4 m H2 Entrance Hall Wardrobe Cloaks 838 Rear access to Neighbouring property Garden 1 73 Sqm 838 Bedroom 2 Family Bathroom 838 Line of over growth to be cut back En suite Bedroom 1 762 Timber decking Dressing 2050mm 1000mm T7 T8 T6 T5 850mm H1 Wood view Bungalow H1 H2 Planting of additional hedge plants to improve hedge H2 850mm UP T1 T2 T3 T4 Tree species and planting. HEDGING Indicative planting schedule subject to change serving as an aid to the landscaping layout shown on plan. KEY Existing parking areas 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) 400mm Bin store HEDGES H1 Mixed Na1ve Hedges (Hawthorn & blackthorn) Tree Location Plan H2 Mixed Na1ve Hedges (Hawthorn & blackthorn) Tree Protection Plan Tree Location Plan Key Project Title: 45 Wennington Wray Land at @Warton Brindle Rd, Close Date of Survey: Work in24/05/16 progress 03/09/2013 18/06/2013 Root Protection Area Surveyor: Surveyed Canopy A. Wood 45Date Whennington File Created:Road Tree Protection Screen project 11/09/2013 24/06/2013 16/06/16 Canopy Shadowextent extent Proposed plan Tree Tree Tree Tree location location location location Cat.A Cat.B Cat.C Cat.U midsummer 1:500 Scale 1:100 From Site Plan Supplied 1:200 N drawing title drwg. no. 5421 c/b/02 rev -A Yew Tree & Garden 1:100 @ A2P Jan-16 AS Note: Yew Tree House RPA only indicated for significant trees. Small garden trees andmason GILLIBRAND Hale Milnthorpe semi-mature specimens not indicated A R Cumbria C H ILA7 T 7BJ E C T S 16 WILLOW MILL, CATON, LANCASTER, LA2 9RA Retention Categories: As defined BS5837 2012 015395 63527 07813897631 TELEPHONE: (01524)771377 FACSIMILE: (01524)771330 RPA: Plotted from individual RPA info@yewtreegardens.co.uk sheets. Where applicable20% offset indicated www.yewtreegardens.co.uk scale date drawn

Appendix 2: Consented Development Layout Existing Hedge mix to be retained and managed or replaced with indigiouous species to match Existing Post and wire fence Roof Plan Wooden fencing 165 Sqm Living Garden 2 Kitchen Fireplace 762 762 Utility Store Brick Walls to garden 2050mm high Dining Bedroom 3 H2 Cut back over grown hedge Dressing 110 Sqm Entrance Hall Wardrobe Cloaks 838 Rear access to Neighbouring property Garden 1 73 Sqm 838 Bedroom 2 Family Bathroom 838 Line of over growth to be cut back En suite Bedroom 1 762 Timber decking Dressing 2050mm 1000mm T7 T8 T6 T5 850mm H1 Wood view Bungalow H1 H2 850mm UP T1 T2 T3 T4 Tree species and planting. HEDGING 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) 400mm Bin store 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) N Work in progress 45 Whennington Road project Proposed plan drawing title drwg. no. 5421 c/b/02 scale 1:100 @ A2P rev date Jan-16 drawn -A AS MASON GILLIBRAND A R C H I T E C T S 16 WILLOW MILL, CATON, LANCASTER, LA2 9RA TELEPHONE: (01524)771377 FACSIMILE: (01524)771330

Appendix 3: Site Images 45 Wennington Rd, Wray H2 gaps H2 rubble H3 H2 H2

Appendix 4 2 3 - Protective Fencing Tree protective fencing ref HoldenClough_AMS_051012

Appendix 4 32 - Protective Fencing Tree protective fencing ref HoldenClough_AMS_051012

Appendix 54 3 - Signage ref HoldenClough_AMS_051012