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

Common Beech & Copper Beech - reduce overhanging branches (4m) over the garden sheds to minimize risk of branch failure into Old School Court but maintaining screening for Mr & Mrs Hall Silver Willow x 2- Pollard to height of approximately 10m Field Maple x 5 - reduce branches on the leaning side of the trees to improve form, by 2m Grey Alder x 2 - Reduce height by up to 3m

T1 Fell one Yew overgrown the property and causing overhang on shed

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.

I have attached to this application a set of photos of the tree in question and the aerial view of the garden, showing where it sits. The tree in question is a mature sycamore, one of a line of sycamores which run along the back of the garden for The Red House. Whilst the tree is in a conservation area, it is not subject to a Tree Preservation Order The tree itself is in good condition and no work is required on the main trunk and branches of the tree. Whilst the tree is in the garden of The Red House, Aylesbury Road, HP22 6JQ, it is at the back of the garden, adjacent to the end of the garden of 39 The Poplars. The residents of 39 the Poplars have requested we seek permission to cut back the epicormic growth at the base of the tree, which they feel is impinging upon their garage/shed, as illustrated by the last photo attached We have no objection to this work being carried out and will be happy to do the work ourselves, provided that the Council is content for us to proceed.

Tree 1 - Hazel clump remove to allow more natural light to side of hedges and to allow for a shed.

2x Chestnuts Remove 2 branches to the East as shown on photos and crown lift remaining branches to clear shed and fence by 2m Trees, 061948 254 and 061950 254.2

1. Beech Tree. (Crown Lifting) No more than 4.5 metres (20% height of tree) (Reason) ??? Overhanging Shed ??? Some dead branches from previous split of trunk ??? Obstructing garden path 2. Pine Tree (Crown Lifting) No more than 4.5 metres (20% height of tree) ??? Overhanging Shed ??? Some dead branches. 3. Pine Tree (Crown Thinning) No more than 5% ??? Overhanging Cabin 4. Pine Tree (Crown Thinning) No more than 5% ??? Overhanging Cabin 5. Beech (Crown Thinning) No more than 15% ??? Overhanging Greenhouse 6. Unknown fruit Variety/ Species (Felling) (Cut Back) (Replant) ??? Overgrown with Ivy and dead (so hard to identify) ??? Trees look dead, and have split in half in some cases under own weight and suffocation of light from ivy. Lots of deadwood. (REPLANT) with new fruit trees. (see reference pics)

The tree is shown hatched blue on the plan moved NFI here with. It is a Lime tree approximately 100% high. The proposed works are the lopping of branches as shown on the photo marked NF2 herewith. The tree is on high ground exposed to the prevailing westerly gates. It sheds branches every year and safety of adjoining properties Building and occupiers is paramount. Previous works have been permitted under consents 92/1750/ATP and 13/00267/ATP. I ask that permission is granted for similar works.