INTERNAL POLICY 7: Cork City Council will require tree protection in accordance with standards set out in British Standard 5837: 2012 (or any subsequent updates) for Part 8 projects and for any other construction worked carried out by or on behalf of Cork City Council. The same tree protection standards will also be incorporated into the assessment of private development proposals through the Development Management process.
ACTION 13. Develop a guidance note to aid the implementation of tree protection during site works.
[5.6] Utilities Installing and maintaining services such as water, gas, electricity, and cable is vital to any city. However, such works must be carried out with consideration, or they can severely damage or even kill trees. Cork City Council currently attaches conditions to Road Opening Licences to ensure that trees are protected during utility works. Cork City Council will develop protocols for addressing trees and utilities and will further establish a process for seeking damages in the event of loss or damage to public trees that result from utility works.
INTERNAL POLICY 8: Cork City Council will seek damages in the event of loss or damage to public trees that results from utility works.
ACTION 14. Develop protocols for dealing with trees and utilities in consultation with the main utility providers to ensure utility companies protect existing public trees when undertaking works.
AVOID during construction works: • Materials storage • Parking • Driving or Heavy Footfall* • Altering ground levels*
Drip line
Root crown
Root Protection Zone
*Unless approved and guided by a qualified and experienced arborist
Figure 5.2 A tree that has taken many decades to reach maturity can be damaged irreparably in a few minutes by the wrong actions during utility or construction works.
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