Is there a recommended minimum stand-off distance for proposed development near to trees ?
No. Kirklees Council looks at every circumstance on its own merits. The distance of new buildings from existing trees does not conform to any standard but depends upon a number of variables. These include; tree species, current branch spread, potential ultimate size, density of foliage, the potential for root damage, the health of the tree and its expected longevity, the building’s purpose, the aspect of the building in relation to the tree and the terrain and topography of the land. Planning decisions not only consider potential damage to trees but also the impact and influence they may have upon the quality of life of the eventual owner of the building.
