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Topic : loss of trees at methodist chapel |
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| alliecoward |
this post has been edited 1 time(s) according to the raving herald,there is a report on page 8, that states despite the weeping willow being protected, that and the other trees would be lost, as keighley planning were approving the scheme. Question:- is there any point in having a tpo at all? is there anyone out there that feels strongly that this beautiful tree should be saved? |
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| ted |
i do....but what can be done to save it |
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| hermione fraggle |
If they really do have to go, which unless they are diseased I thought if they have a preservation order they couldn't be cut down, is there no way that more trees can be planted to reaplce them? I used to live in a conservation zone and if you got rid of a tree you had 6 months to replace it. |
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| Loafer |
I do too. We had our wedding photographs taken under it.  |
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| alliecoward |
1, the willow should not be cut down, it's been there many years and is irreplacable. 2, are there enough people out there to start some sort of protest? In the telegraph and argus tonight, a local council have managed to overturn a planning officers consent to cut down a tree due to housing and managed to save it. 3,was the cutting down of the trees in the initial planning application presented to the council.....I think not as it was them that asked for the tpo. 4, anyone any ideas??? |
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| hermione fraggle |
this post has been edited 1 time(s) A petition or a tree hugger style protest. Could have a petition on a Saturday and collect signatures in town, all we would need would be some printed forms, some clipboards and some warm waterproof clothes clothes. I am sure of the local shops/businesses would put up save our tree posters for us too. And get in touch with local papers radio about the issue too. I would be willing to get involved. |
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| alan |
Just curious, but who is the petition going too? |
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| jojo |
Lets get this discussion into perspective. Willows and housing do not go together. One of the reason the church has to be rebuilt is because the willows along by the beck have undermined the foundations. The willow at the front is large and very pretty but I for one would not like it next to my house. Willows grow very quickly as those of us who have lived in Silsden since 1968 can testify (that's when the willows opposite the Flesher Cottages were planted). The silver birches grow like weeds and a 1m birch twig would be 10m in about 5 years I suspect the only reason a preservation order was put on the willow tree was to stop it being cut down without permission, well permission has been sought and granted. Has anyone bothered to find out if there is landscaping proposed for the development and if the trees will be replaced with something a little more appropriate for that area? |
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| alan |
Probably not 'jojo', why let the facts get in the way of a good debate on here!  I would suggest that everybody takes the time to read the attched before going off half-cocked! councilminutes.bradford.gov.uk/Minutes/docs/2007PLANKLY/PLK10JANDOCR.PDF |
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| alliecoward |
Bradford has spoken....c'est la vie!! |
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| alan |
'alliecoward' shouldn't your frustration be targetted towards the church? It's their development! I wouldn't want to defend Bradford, but were there any objections when Silsden TC and residents had the chance to comment? Perhaps you should petition the congregation on Sunday! |
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| wahiba |
Trees do not last forever. A new one can be planted. Turn the old one into cricket bats. |
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| alan |
Part of the planning conditions was a landscape scheme. I would suggest that those interested pressure the church to include for replanting of trees. |
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events sale / wanted general have your say looking for.. skippy greengrass |
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