Lime trees on the North boundary - Repollard for good tree management. Ash tree adjacent to the North boundary - reduce the crown by 25%, this being a height reduction of 2.5m and lateral branch shortening of 1m.

Reasons: T1 Dead Sycamore The tree is located in the rear garden to the left hand side by the rear boundary. The tree has Sooty Bark Disease. The tree is at high risk of branch or limb shedding or complete failure if retained. The tree has no future in its condition

Yew tree (marked T10 on sketch/plan) Crown clean to 1 meter above fence line to prevent the branches damaging the boundary fence and reduce the tree by up to 2 meters in crown height and width in order to preserve the quality and health of the tree and to maintain a balanced shape.

Pin Oak (LHS side of property, close to boundary) - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.5m. The lower SE, S & SW (overhanging neighbouring property) laterals have been reduced heavily in the past in an attempt to pull into shape - reduce regrowth back to suitable live growth in line with remaining canopy. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth. Remove any major deadwood over 20mm diameter. Suitable access for our tracked MEWP - take boards to protect lawn from track damage. Measurements: Pre works - 26x19m Post works - 23.5x16.5m.

T1 - Oak on boundary of rear car parl behind 19 Priestlands Close. Crown reduce to suitable secondary growth at or just above previous pruning points by upto 2 meters in height and 2.5 meters of lateral growth to leave the canopy approximately 16 meters high and 11 meters of lateral spread. Remove major deadwood over 300mm in diameter or 600mm in length throughout the canopy. Justification for works - to maintain the historic pruning cycle and manage the tree at size appropriate to its location, to prevent deadwood falling onto pedestrians, gardens or vehicles beneath.

T1: Ash: Thin out internal growth by 20% all over: To allow more light into the garden. T2: Acer: Minor crown reduction: To keep contained within boundary. T3: Horse Chestnut: Cut back growth overhanging properties garage roof. T4: Ash: Remove 4 lowest limbs each limb approximately 30-40cm in diameter to allow more light into the garden and contain.

T1. Lime front boundary of number 4 Bishops Grove - Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres. 21x13m down to 18x10m works to allow light in to front of property opposite

APPROVAL REQUIRED ONLY FOR T2 Ash (T1) - To section fell mature Ash tree the has died due to Ash Dieback located on the left hand side boundary. Lime (T2) - To crown reduce mature Lime tree located closest the house by approximately 4.0m. Yew (T3) - Cost to lift mature Yew tree located by the shed to give 4.0m ground clearance. Beech (T4) - To crown reduce mature Beech tree located by the house by 2.0m and remove all Ivy.

Front Garden. G1 - 6 x Maples. Thin the crown by 20% by removing suppressed/crossing regrowth and reduce the remaining crown by 1.5 metres. The tree group is located at the front of the boundary. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for its location.

We intend to carry out maintenance of a number of trees at this address. No tree works to TPO trees have been carried out for approximately a decade, meaning some proportionate maintenance is necessary. The intention is not to make any drastic changes.The tree numbers below refer to the 2009 Tree Survey prepared for the previous owners of the property in connection with planning application 09/01807/F for the construction of Compass House. Photographs and plans are provided alongside this application.Tree 2 (Oak):To crown lift/reduce Oak tree situated on neighbouring boundary line to approximately 5m to increase light. To reduce branches closest to Compass House by 2-3m to reduce risk of damage to Compass House. Tree 3 (Oak):To crown lift/reduce Oak tree situated outside front door to approximately 5m to improve vehicle access in driveway, improve light and reduce debris. To extent necessary after crown lift, reduce back from property by 3m to increase light and allow for vehicle access in driveway and roadside and to restore balance with other side of tree.Tree 4 (Douglas Fir):To crown lift Douglas Fir to approximately 5m to avoid impeding Woodland Way, increase light and encourage growth of rhododendrons along Woodland Way frontage as is typical of the area. Currently, lower limbs of this tree are preventing such growth.Tree 9 (Oak):To crown lift first Oak tree situated near back door to approximately 5m to increase light.Tree 10 (Oak):To crown lift second Oak tree situated near back door to approximately 5m to increase light.Tree 20 (Oak):To crown lift/reduce Oak tree situated in rear garden to approximately 6m and remove epicormic growth. To increase light and allow growth of smaller trees beneath oak, which are currently being crowded out.Tree 28 (Oak):To crown lift Oak tree situated in rear garden to approximately 6m and remove epicormic growth. To increase light. Tree 31 (Lawson Cypress):To crown lift Lawson ...