Police Scotland apply to alter protected Kilmarnock trees

An application has been submitted to prune three Norway maple trees and a lime tree <i>(Image: East Ayrshire Council)</i>
An application has been submitted to prune three Norway maple trees and a lime tree (Image: East Ayrshire Council)
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POLICE Scotland is seeking permission to trim protected trees affecting Kilmarnock's station.

An application has been submitted to prune three Norway maple trees and a lime tree, which border the police station and St Marnock’s Parish Church.

These trees, covered by a tree preservation order since 1987, are causing problems by interfering with planned roof repairs at the station.

(Image: East Ayrshire Council)

Branches are currently affecting the roof, preventing scaffolding from being erected, and beginning to rub against the roof and walls.

The trimming, therefore, becomes necessary beyond the immediate needs of the roof repair project.

(Image: East Ayrshire Council)

The trees in question have been previously trimmed, and the supporting tree report stated the work would not have a detrimental effect on their health.

Ownership of the trees does not rest with the applicant, but records confirm the owner has been notified.

(Image: East Ayrshire Council)

Church representatives and their tree surgeon have also been consulted and have agreed to the pruning.

To view the application in full, you can go to East Ayrshire Council's planning portal under reference 26/0495/TP.

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