TPO application to: Crown reduce one Maple by 2-3m in height and 1-2m on lateral branches leaving a final height of 12m and radial crown spread of 6m; Crown reduce one Maple by 2-3m all over leaving a final height of 12m and radial crown spread of 6m; Crown reduce one Maple by 2-3m on western facing limbs that extend towards the neighbouring property, by 1m on eastern facing limbs and height by 2-3m leaving a radial crown spread of 6m and a final height of 12m.

Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara): The tree is situated on an elevated triangle of land adjacent to and belonging to 16 Riverside but surrounded on all three sides by public footpaths. Permission is sought to reduce the primary southern scaffold limb overhanging neighbours' property by 3.5m, the eastern extension by 1.5m, the north-east by 1.5m, cutting back to strong green secondary growth. The tree is mature but vigorous, and has grown further since work was undertaken in early 2021 to lighten the canpoy by removing dead and diseased wood down to 20mm in diameter. The tree is unbalanced with much greater spread to the south, where it drastically overhangs the neighbouring property, 18 Riverside, and to the east than other sides. I estimate the spread now to be 15.5m south, 12m east, 11m west, 11.5m north-east. Planning permission granted (21/0027/TPO) on 4 March 2021 also allowed the reduction of the primary southern scaffold limb by 2m, but this was not carried out.

T30 Common Lime remove lowest branches upto height of 5m. T77, T92 and T141 Field Maple; T99 Larch; T111 and T128 Maple; T138 Silver Birch; T151 Ash and T168 Japanese Maple fell and chip out stump. T109 Redwood remove lowest braches up to a height of 2.5m. T110 Maple remove two lowest branches growing to south. T129 Sycamore remove lowest sub branches which extend over the road to a height of 3m above ground level. T140 Beech remove dead branches and stake at the base of the branch. T145 Silver Birch clean up stem and remove dead branches to a height of 4m. T164-167 Mixed and T170 Japanese Maple remove dead and broken branches. W1 remove all Leylandii Cypress.

TPO ESCC 1955 0029 T1 Beech: The species is relatively short-lived and is not resistant to decay. This tree is mature and in declining condition, with a sparse crown and poor extension growth, there is also some basal decay evident, with adaptive growth. The remaining contribution of the tree is limited and the basal decay, whilst not an immediate concern could become an issue given the condition of the crown and lack of vigour. Its amenity contribution is eroded by its sparse crown. T2 & T3 Oak: These are a pair of weather-damaged trees. T2 has lost its main leader and formed a very low, spreading crown, T3 has been stuck by lightning in the past and has very limited live canopy growth. Both trees have a battered appearance and neither makes a significant contribution to the surroundings. The trees dominate the site and the applicant would like to remove them to provide usable domestic space. It is proposed to plant three replacement trees on the edge of the site; 2 oak and one small leaf lime.