Development Application for Permit to Damage Vegetation 116 Blueberry Drive Blackmount · OPW13/0344

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                   22/4/2013

                   116 BLUEBERRY DRIVE, BLACKMOUNTAIN


                   APPLICANT: CARL HARRISON


                   AS DIRECTED ATTACHED IDAS FORMS 1 & 6 (TREE REMOVAL)




                   Application submitted for the removal of two trees.
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                   TREE 1: situat’ed at the front of the residential property (approximately 14 yards
                   from the house to the trunk. The height of the tree is in excess of 30 -meters and
                   with in falling distance of the house.


                      1.      On several occasions during storms branc    es have been blown onto

                              the house and vehicles parked in the driveway.


                      2.      Two bedroom are situated on the same side of the tree and during
                              storms there is high concerns for the welfare of the children sleeping
                              in their beds.


                      3.      Also on occasions branches have fallen from the tree near my children
                              whilst they are playing at the front of the house.




                   TREE 2: Situated at the rear ofthe house within 10 yards of the house.


                      1.      The height of the tree is n’ow grown past the roofline with branches
                              getting close to the roofline and may cause damage at a later date.

                      2.      The root system of the tree is moving towards the bio cycle and
                              relevant piping. ’Future damage may occur.


                      3.      The root system may also cause damage to building foundations at a
                              later date.


                      4.      Also concerns for the safety of my children when playing and falling
                              branches.




                   In relation to both trees being removed,it is planned to complete gardens on the

                   property with native plants. This will be completed in the next six months.
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