1. the maximum diameter of any branch removed must be no greater than 100mm

2. no more than 20 per cent of live growth of the tree must be removed in any one calendar year

3. trimming is carried out in accordance with accepted modern arboricultural practice

4. the natural shape, form and branch habit of the tree is retained.

1. The council will restrict its discretion to the matters below for the activities listed as restricted discretionary in the activity table:

a.effect on the values of the notable tree or notable group of trees

b.any loss of amenity

c.actual damage to people or property

d.mitigation proposed

e.consistency with best practice

f.methods to control plant pathogens

g.tree management plan, reserve management plan or landscape plan.

1.The council will consider the relevant assessment criteria below for the restricted discretionary activities listed above:

a.the specific values of the trees including any functional values with respect to water and soil conservation, ecosystem services, stability, ecology, habitat for birds and amelioration of natural hazards

b.the loss of any amenity values that tree or group of trees provided

c.the likelihood of actual damage to people and property from the protected tree.

d.any alternative methods that could result in retaining trees

e.the degree to which any proposed mitigation adequately compensates for the values that trees provide

f.the degree to which the proposal is consistent with best practices guidelines for tree management

g.methods to contain and control plant pathogens and diseases such as Kauri die back or Dutch elm disease including measures for preventing the spread of soil and the safe disposal of plant material

h.the provision of a tree management plan, reserves management plan or landscape plan.