27 Midland Road Thrapston Kettering NN14 4JS
Lime tree - remove and replace with Acer Lime tree (TPO 0206) - fell following advice from a local Arborist (Rockleigh Ltd., Thrapston House, Huntingdon Rd, Thrapston, NN14 4NF) because of existing and ongoing damage to garden walls (See notes in doc "27 Mid 2"), risk to life as it could fall on adjoining properties in high winds (the Lime tree is approx 40ft tall and could impact 29, 31, 33 and 35 Midland Road together with 18 and 22 Halford Street) and low public amenity value as it cannot be seen from Halford Street or Midland Road as obscured by housing. In addition, it causes excessive shading (our garden and 3 neighbours - 29, 31 and 33 Midland Road). We have taken advice from a local arborist (Rockleigh Ltd.) and plan to replant/replace with a more suitable tree for the location and size of garden in a similar position, we have been recommended and planning to plant an Acer Tree | Acer davidii | Snake Bark Maple - grows to max 10m high and 3-5m spread, also recommended an 8-10cm girth tree so well established. We also have concerns after a succession of dry summers it may have made the TPO tree unstable in the event of high winds, in light of it being 40ft tall. The Lime tree is not suitable for suburban gardens. The tree would be felled by qualified arborist via the rear access to 27 Midland Road garden, who have also offered to assist in planting the replacement.