5105- Other broadleaves- Monolith at 3-5m removing all branches.

T16- Cherry Tree Crown raise by 1metre above fence line T17- Cherry Tree Crown reduction by 1.5 metres

Remove 3 Ash trees at rear of garden at 3 Birch Close all have ash dieback, as confirmed by two tree surgeons, both accredited to the Arboriculture Association. 3 trees in total are suffering from dieback, with one being the most diseased and has already shed a large branch in recent windy weather. Each tree to be replaced by a Malus cultivar

Overhanging branches to be professionally pruned back by JDR Treecare to give clearance for adults to walk. Cut back to boundary fence. Willow Trees First two branches to be pruned (see photograph 1). One is about 2.5 m long and the branch circumference is 8mm. The second branch is about 4m long and branch circumference is 16mm. The clearance from the ground is only 1.6m, hence adults will walk into it. Third branch (see photograph 2) is about 3m long and branch circumference is 11mm.

Carry out works in line with findings of Salcey Tree Condition Survey at Bevan Court Tree, Winslow Fell, T1825, T1826 Beech trees. Report attached - this is a 5 day notice as the trees are dead.

There are 7 trees affected by this application, all are Silver Birch, and the location is shown on the attached sketch, X1 to X7. They were included in TPO 29 1996 and were part of a group designated G3 in Planning Application 20/01790/APP in 2020 for what eventually became Tower View Cottage. These trees are approximately 65 years old (as advised by local residents who knew of the planting), but their growth has been suppressed for the majority of their life as they were shaded by other neighbouring trees in close proximity. At this age, even in good health, the remaining life is expected to be less than 10 years to failure or death, however they are all in the last stages of their decline and this time is likely to be considerably less than 10 years. They all have very thin crowns, and are sparsely leafed. Specifically there is considerable concern regarding the safety in the garden, and the proximity to the house and boundaries. Specifically :- X1 is dying, has significant dead wood in the crown and is leaning toward the eastern boundary. X2 is dying, has two major cavities at about 3m and is a potential danger to the house given the age and condition of the tree. X3, X4, X5 & X6 are all tall with very thin crowns, with minimal growth only at high level and are in decline. X7 has dead limbs at the crown and is dangerously close to the neighbouring house, Midcourts. This request is that due to the condition and age of the trees that they be felled and the stumps ground out. It is disappointing to have to request the felling of these trees, but given the circumstances it is considered essential. Therefore we would propose to plant 4-5 new trees around the garden, the species to be discussed with the Buckinghamshire Authority

T1 Horse Chestnut ? Reduce crown back to previous points T1 located inside boundary of 7 Vicarage Close significant shading to garden, debris hazard to small children and to outbuilding as per accepted previous applications dating back to 2001. 01/02525/ATP 83/01901/AV 92/02094/ATP 99/02051/ATP 99/02299/ATP 08/01961/ATP 14/00206/ATP 17/04353/ATP

T1. Sycamore. Crown thin by removing growth from the interior of the crown and out to the periphery of the crown in order to lessen the foliage density by 15%. This work is in order to allow increased light levels to the garden beneath and thereby improve the owners use and enjoyment of the garden without compromising the overall stature, form and amenity value of the tree.

2 hornbeams: To reduce the crowns by 25-30%, approx 3-4 meters off canopy and approx 2-3 meters below the previous pruning points and remove any dead wood. Pollard one leaning Hornbeam that is in decline to a height of 3 meters. One Hornbeam overhanging car park: to reduce and reshape by 30%, approx 3-4 meters off crown.

Map ID and proposed works 25: Ash - Fell, has Ash die back 36: Hawthorn -Fell to ground, rotten main stem 46: Ash - Fell, has Ash die back 48: Ash - Clear fell to ground, heavy lean and heaved root plate 51: Oak - Crown lift to 3m over footpath 54: Poplar - Pollard to 12, has historic tear. 55: Ash - Fell, has Ash die back