The property boundary at the rear of 26 High Street comprises of a row of ash and sycamore trees. Unfortunately, the ash trees are now all suffering from various degrees of Ash-die back. Permission was granted to remove two of the Ash trees year and this work was undertaken by Top Leaf Tree Services of Kiddlington. During the process he pointed out the areas of disease on all the remaining ash trees, some of it extensive, some less so. A large branch fell off one of the ash trees last year on to a neighbours shed and we would like to get the rest of the ash trees sorted and safe before this can reoccur. As the trees are on the boundary, all the trees have large branches overhanging the adjoining properties. As this disease is apparently unstoppable, the only solution is to remove all the ash trees and replace them with a species less prone to disease. The ash trees are sited in an awkward position and it is not possible to gain access to them with a vehicle. The only access is through a narrow gate in an old high garden wall. We are concerned that if the trees become too dangerous to climb, taking them down will become very complicated, more expensive and perhaps impossible. If permission is granted, a conservation based attitude will be adopted in the removal process. If the tree surgeon finds a tree which is not badly infected, has a high likelihood of long term survival, and can be made safe: only a minimal amount of work with be undertaken. The large two sycamores will be left in place and should go some way in filling the gap. Sketch plans showing location and size of trees provided in a separate attachment.

T1-T2: Large dead Sycamore . Removal to ground level . Both trees are within failing distance of access road and tool shed. T4-T5: Beech. Both trees are close to L/H entrance of courtyard . Re-landscaping of the L/H bed is planned and the trees are blocking light to this area. T3: Ash . Removal to ground level of tree. Is in very prominent position and has Ash Dieback. T6-T7: Beech . Both trees are very close to boundary wall ( within 1m) and are approx 15 m tall. Removal to prevent damage to wall and laundry block. T8-T9: Beech . Both trees are approx 2m tall with base diameter of approx 300mm . Very top heavy trees with no scope for reduction . Removal to prevent failure. T10: Beech. Reduce lateral spread over road by approx 2-3m and lift to approx 6m to prevent further damage to delivery lorries. T11-T12: 2x Plums within G1. Removal to ground level . Both trees are diseased.

Removal of outbuildings incurring shed, barn and pigsty, replacement of retaining wall to boundary, construction of oak framed barn and carport.

Removal of outbuildings incurring shed, barn and pigsty, replacement of retaining wall to boundary, construction of oak framed barn and carport.

2x Sycamore T1 T2 Fell to ground. Applying for DD5 notice after email contact with Neil Pasmore Parks and Planning Tree Officer Trees are dangerous. They sit on the boundary of our property but overhang a public alley way and neighbouring gardens. The trunk of T1 recently split to the ground causing half the tree to fall and damage neighbours property. Luckily there was no injury caused. Remedial work was carried out by a tree surgeon the reomove the fallen part of the tree from the neighbours gardens. There was damage to their fences and sheds, One neighbour had been in his shed moments before the tree fell. The tree surgeon assessed that the trees were both dangerous abd should be removed (they will regrow so no replacement necessary).