The trees need work to allow more light into the garden. Our neighbour at No 1 Beech Mews also says that one or two of the trees are blocking some light into her garden. We have discussed the work outlined below with North Cheshire Forestry Services who we wish to carry out the work. - 6 Lime trees (L1-L6): Remove epicormic growth, crown lift up to 5 metres and crown reduce up to 20% - 1 Horse Chestnut (H1): Remove epicormic growth, crown lift up to 5 metres and crown reduce up to 20% - 2 Yew trees (Y1-Y2): Crown reduce by up to 20%. TPO#: A12 - 60E, TPO#: T49 - 60E, TPO#: T50 - 60E.

This work concerns a garden arboretum containing a variety of diverse fir trees notably large sequoia. Applications are put in regularly for permission for care and maintenance of these trees. Three trees, plus a tree by the boundary overlooking the primary school education area, came down in the recent severe (February 2022) storms. Several other very large overlook an adjacent house. The remaining trees have been examined by North Cheshire Forestry and work on repair, trimming, and maintenance and more detailed examination is required urgently. At the same time, analysis is also being arranged with a certified tree health specialist to establish if further work is required as a matter of public safety and tree preservation. Trees will be replanted to replace those felled by the storm. HAR/CA20.

General maintenance management of trees within the site as per recommended within the Westside Forestry Tree Survey provided with the application

Silver Birch (T1) - reduce height from 14m to 10m and radial spread from 6m to 4m. Crown lift secondary branches to achieve 4m ground clearance. Reasons for work: excessive shading, alleviate roadside encroachment, good urban forestry practice

Carry out various tree works in church Yard as shown in survey supplied by Westide Forestry Ltd

Arboretum of varied fir species including Sequoia. Requirement of standard annual maintenance by North Cheshire Forestry for tree health and public safety, including pruning of top-heavy trees and removal of excessive side branches if indicated by tree surgeons. Important to maintain tree heath because of neighboring domestic properties that could be crushed by falling. HAR/CA20

Fell 1 no. Elm Tree (tree safety report reference: 06KQ) and Fell 1 no. Ash Tree (tree safety report: 07WC) which are both in terminal decline and are at risk of falling onto highway, causing significant risk to users of the highway. Works recommended by Rutland County Council forestry officer in report dated 27/08/2020

T1 - 1 x Ash - reduce crown by 4-5m overlong branches by 2.5m to reshape to previous size to avoid branches falling on or near the house. T2 - 1 x Ash - re duce crown by 2.5m on height and spread to avoid branches falling in neighbours garden and house. T3 - 1 x Wych Elm - to be felled as affected by Dutch elm disease on advice from Urban Forestry. G1 Monterey Cyprus group - reduce height and shapes to previously pruned level 2.5 - 3m G2 - 1 x Sycamore - reduce to previously pruned points. All works to be undertaken for general tree maintenance and benefit access of light for smaller trees and shrubs below. There is also some concern as some of the trees are close to both The Croft and neighbours from branches falling and in high winds affecting possible damage to either properties.

The verges either side of the northern entrance to The Vale, and land to the east of The Vale - currently a paddock, which is also a permitted development site. Refusal - T4 - Poplar - the applicant has not provided corroborating evidence of defects, proximity to the property is insufficient justification. Removal of the canopy by 10m would have a detrimental impact on both tree health and visual amenity. Refusal - T22, 24, 32, 41, 42, Ash - identified within the application, Section 15 Forestry Act 1967 prevents local authorities from considering applications to fell trees protected by a TPO when the felling activity would normally require a felling licence. A formal submission must be made to the Forestry Commission.

The Sycamore tree is located at the junction of Smithy Green and High Lane and I assume it is under the preservation order Ref 314E Tree number T9 which pins the location of the tree. The tree Surgeon Chris Whyatt of North Cheshire Forestry Ltd came to view this tree on 26th August 2020 and confirmed that this Sycamore tree is dead and in dangerous condition and recommended this tree to be felled as soon as possible. This tree imposes immediate danger of deadwood falling onto the busy road below. This tree will therefore be felled and removed around 9th September 2020. I emailed the matter concerning this dead tree to Stockport Council Tree Preservation Officer Jim Mcgarrie on 27th August 2020 including photos of the dead tree, site sketch plan and email confirmation from the tree surgeon and work quotation. I will plant another specimen tree of a manageable size next to the dead tree in my garden but a little away from the main road. TPO#: 314E - T9