T1 = Large mature Sycamore approx. 14m high. This tree is a worry to the owner as there is a cavity at the base indicating rot in the trunk and root system. The tree is also forked at chest height and has signs of decay into the fork itself. There are some minor signs of fungus to the left of the base which all indicates a weakening of the juncture. Given its proximity to the dwelling the owner wishes to apply permission to reduce the canopy by 2.5m as shown in the enclosed photos to suitable secondary growth points, with the aim of reducing the sail effect and movement at the forked junction. Reducing overall height of the tree to 11m. T2 = Large Mature Sycamore approx. 14m as above, reduce canopy by 2.5m-3m to secondary crown, in line with T1 reducing sail effect. Reducing the overall height of the tree to 11m.

FELLING AND SELECTIVE PRUNING OF TREES WITHIN GARDEN OF DWELLING IN TPO 1951 No.7 (W36) LYTHAM ST...

T1 Goat willow (over hanging boundary fence) - tree is decayed at base and covered with ivy and presents risk to Guinness property - fell to ground level. T2 Goat willow (large leaning tree over property boundary) - tree is risk to Guinness property and neighbouring property - Fell to ground level. T3 Sycamore - South east canopy - Branches growing towards Guinness property, 14-19 Hardie Close - reduce branches to give 3m clearance from dwelling, where possible cut back branches to main stem to ensure good clearance for future growth. East canopy - Branches overhanging communal area only - crown lift to 6m, reduce remaining overhanging canopy by up to 2.5m (back to boundary fence) and reshape upper canopy where necessary. All pruning to be back to suitable growth points or branch union, leaving tree in good form

Works to TPO 14 Propose to remove the following trees to avoid structural issues etc on the dwellings. G1 007 Remove 3 Sycamore 008 Remove 3 Ash 009 Remove 3 Sycamore 010 Remove 3 Sycamore W1 - 026 Remove 1 Sycamore. These trees will be replaced with a mix of the following - 007 - 4 Sycamore 4 Alder 4 Birch 4 Hazel - 4 Hawthorn 2 Sessile Oak 4 Rowan 024 - 2 Sycamore 2 Alder 2 Birch 2 Hazel - 2 Hawthorn 2 Sessile Oak 2 Rowan