There are a number of trees behind our fence line which is a public footpath at the top of number 12 Sunnybank road BB4 4PF. The public footpath is total overgrown, neglected and unusable. These trees are now so overgrown they are extensively encroaching our garden over the boundary line. Once they grow leaves back in spring they will be completely over our conservatory and garden. We have spent thousands on sorting the garden out and these trees are damaging the garden and if left much longer will damage our conservatory. They are also damaging our fence which is now so damp and rotting from the trees we will have to get a whole new fence.We would like to trim back the overhanging branches so this doesn?t happen. We do not want to cut down the trees or get rid of them we just want to trim back so they are not overhanging and ruining our garden etc. we are concerned if left this may invalidate our house insurance as you should not have a tree overhanging our property. We want to reduce the crown span of the trees to provide a clearance from our property boundary.

T1 Maple overhanging neighbour's property reduce back to fence line. Approximately 1.5 metre, garden side reduce branches overhanging summer house by approximately 1-1.5metre. Yew on neighbouring land reduce back to boundary.

T2 is the Ash tree to crown reduce to give 2-3m clearance to the neighbouring property the Ash tree is not currently touching the property but does overhang the neighbouring property boundary line and it is prudent to prevent the tree from touching the property. I believe the home owners may of also raised the issue with the council. G1 is a hedge at the end of stratford place and has been allowed to grow out of control so reducing it down is prudent especially as it will allow pedestrins to see over the hedge in to stratford place for when they walk between the to. G2 is a section of Hedge and occasional sing trees that has out grown the space and got to tall the plan is to bring them down to the fence height approx. 6 ft again I believe the home owners have raised the issue with the council. All of the maps have a light black line showing the path where we intend to crown lift to 2.5m above ground level and cut back to the edge of the path to allow free flow of pedestrians along the path.

T1 is the ash tree to crown lift to 3.5m above ground level this is under a tpo and the reasons for the works are to ensure the public footpath is clear and flowing and does not have obstructions. T2 is the Ash tree to crown reduce to give 2-3m clearance to the neighbouring property the Ash tree is not currently touching the property but does overhang the neighbouring property boundary line and it is prudent to prevent the tree from touching the property. I believe the home owners may of also raised the issue with the council. G1 is a hedge at the end of stratford place and has been allowed to grow out of control so reducing it down is prudent especially as it will allow pedestrins to see over the hedge in to stratford place for when they walk between the to. G2 is a section of Hedge and occasional sing trees that has out grown the space and got to tall the plan is to bring them down to the fence height approx. 6 ft again I believe the home owners have raised the issue with the council. All of the maps have a light black line showing the path where we intend to crown lift to 2.5m above ground level and cut back to the edge of the path to allow free flow of pedestrians along the path.

T4. Sycamore (on right hand side of garden, on boundary, picket fence has been erected with a gap to accommodate buttress roots) Much of crown overhanging adjacent property. Crown lift to clear sheds giving 4m ground clearance, remove major dead wood and inspect union at 3m. T9. Ash (close to rear left hand corner of garden, 5.5m from rear boundary wall. Large primary limb growing to South, overhanging roof of adjacent house. Crown reduce from 3-6m and remove dead wood

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order Sycamore - Cut back to boundary fence approx 2 meters Oak - Cut back from corner of house by approx 2 meters

REVISED SPECIFICATION, omitting works to T6 Oak. BACK GARDEN T1 NEXT DOOR'S ACER TREE, growing on the right-hand side. To Sympathetically trim back to clear obstruction to the garden, to suitable growing points. Ie: branch length currently 3m, to cut back by 1m T2 NEXT DOOR'S MAGNOLIA TREE. To Sympathetically trim back to clear obstruction to the property Branch length currently 2m, to cut back by 1m T5 ASH TREE, growing on the left-hand side. This tree is showing signs of Ash Die-back. Remove Large limb located at approximately 6m from ground level, back to main trunk. To Reduce the remaining crown by approximately 30% all round to suitable growing points Branch length currently 12m, to cut back by 2.5m to 9.5m. T7 NEXT DOOR'S 2ND ASH TREE, growing on the left-hand side of the garden, with visual die-back. Reduce by 3m to tidy on the garden side of number 8 Sunray Avenue. Deadwood Removal. T8 PLUM TREE, growing in the corner by the Swings. Reduce by 30% to suitable growing points. Lift the lower branches above the play house T9 NEXT DOOR'S ASH TREE, growing at the back of the Trampoline near the middle of the back boundary fence. To Trim back to clear obstruction to the garden to just above the ivy T10 OAK TREE. growing on the left-hand side. Deadwood Removal, avoiding cutting into live wood or back to main stem. T12 OLIVE TREE. Reshape FRONT GARDEN T13 ACACIA TREE To Remove the small secondary limb on the side of the crown

Prune back to boundary fence x Hazel, hawthorn, beech, oak (G4), prune back laterally by 5m x 1 Oak (T5), prune back laterally by 2m x 1 Poplar (T7), prune back laterally by 3m x 1 Oak (T8), prune back laterally by 3m and crown lift to 6m x 1 Beech (T9) and prune back laterally by 2m and crown lift to 6m x 3 Beech (T11 - T13) all works due to overhang from trees over house and a large part of garden

T1 mature Sycamore; Reduce back over hanging limbs to growth points (not to boundary), we will not 'pollard' or reduce back to boundary but to growth points, re-balance crown as growth is heavy on the side of School house, no thinning or height reduction. Average current length of limbs 6-7m reducing back by approximately 2-3m, crown lift to lower limbs on fence line x3 lifting from 2m currently to 3-4m subject to Tree Preservation Order No.2 2010

The following proposed tree work is to be completed by a tree surgeon and to BS 3998. 1) Ref: 9N, Tree Number: T28, Name: Mauldeth Road No.12 1975, Species: Beech Request to crown reduce beech tree by 30% taking all cuts back to suitable growing points. Labelled on sketch as T28. Tree is significantly overgrown and requires bringing back to a safe and suitable growing height. Tree branches are also growing into the telephone line. (Photos attached- T28, T28 Telephone line) 2) T1. Species: Laurel Tree. Location: At left hand side of the property. Request: to cut back the overhang to be in line with garage door and to top where needed. Required to shape tree and increase space on the driveway. (Photos attached- T1) 3) T2. Species: Conifers. Location: on right hand boundary of the property. Request: to top line down to the height of the first conifer. To cut back front and back face. Required to maintain trees and to produce more light on the boundary. (Photos attached- T2) 4) T3. Species: Laurel tree. Location: By the rear of the side gate. Request: To remove by root. Required to create space at side of the garden so that a summer house can be re-installed and so that roots do not disturb the building. Home owner would like this work to be completed as practicable. (Photos attached-T3 photo 1, T3 photo 2, T3 T4 T5) 5) T4. Species Holly. Location Right side/rear boundary. Request: To remove to ground multi-stemmed holly tree. To stump grind the same ifneeded. Required Removal to create enough space to replace rear boundary fence panels and re-instate summer house. Home owner would like this work to be completed as practicable. (Photos attached- T4, T4 top, T3 T4 T5.) 6) T5. Species Ash, Conifer, Apple, Holly Location: rear boundary. Request: (fell diseased Ash and to top all trees to and including conifer by 12/14ft (30%). Further info on Application Form TPO 9N Tree T27 , TPO 9N Tree T28 , TPO 9N Tree T29 , TPO 9N Tree T34