An application to fell around 17 tall trees at a farm on the edge of Bath has been submitted to Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Leylandii trees | Library image
The line of mature leylandii trees that lie along the boundary of Rohannon Farm and Weston Farm Lane at Upper Weston are more than 80ft high (approximately 25 metres) and are close to buildings and the road.
The trees are not subject to Tree Preservation Orders but are in a conservation area.
The reason for wanting to fell the trees is that most are in poor condition and some have shed limbs already due to weak forks.
The application says the intention is to fell the leylandii over a two-year period, initially removing the three closest to the buildings.
A hedgerow replanting programme, using laurel, beech or hornbeam, is planned along with putting in some birch trees.
The planning reference is 24/01816/TCA. The deadline for comments is 4th June.
