Application to trim trees near Haywards Heath play area to remove dead wood and keep area safe

By Lawrence Smith
Published 31st Jan 2023, 16:30 BST
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Mid Sussex District Council has received an application to trim the trees at a popular play area in Haywards Heath.

HML management has applied via Kent County Tree Care LTD to reduce the crowns of four silver birch trees within Colwell Gardens, adjacent to Wellswood, by 2.5m.

The application said the aim is to ‘remove dead wood throughout’ and maintain ‘a safe and healthy tree’.

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The trees are subject to a Tree Preservation Order and are in a conservation area but HML management said they own the trees.

HML management has applied to reduce the crowns of four silver birch trees within Colwell Gardens, adjacent to Wellswood, in Haywards Heath. Picture: Google Street ViewHML management has applied to reduce the crowns of four silver birch trees within Colwell Gardens, adjacent to Wellswood, in Haywards Heath. Picture: Google Street View
HML management has applied to reduce the crowns of four silver birch trees within Colwell Gardens, adjacent to Wellswood, in Haywards Heath. Picture: Google Street View
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The application was received by the council on January 10 and is pending consideration. To view it visit pa.midsussex.gov.uk/online-applications and search using the reference number DM/23/0071.

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