The Sycamore tree, shown as T1 on the attached site plan, was the subject of a previous application in 2013 to reduce the crown because of fears that the tree was in close proximity of the Old Mill, a grade 2 listed building and could damage the building fabric. The tree sits on the bank of a raised former mill dam and has a large number of exposed roots. A full arboriculturist and engineering report was provided to support this application. At the time, the view of the Heritage officer, Julia Foster, was to remove the tree if it presented any further risk to the building. We were reluctant to remove the tree and chose to follow the pollarding route. This was approved and works subsequently undertaken by Pat Kernan, tree surgeon. Recent history The tree, being located on the bank of the millstream, has grown considerably in size. The roots are exposed and the recent high winds showed the tree moving significantly in the wind. It is not beyond bounds that then tree could be ripped up at its roots and topple on the listed building or neighbours buildings at Paradise House. It now presents an even greater risk to the listed building, as shown below. On Monday the 29th of June 2021 at approximately 3 pm in the afternoon, major damage resulted from a large branch blown down from a protected sycamore tree on the western boundary of the property which struck the south-west corner of the building, damaging the roof, dislodging the top of a dormer window, tearing off the gutters and their brackets and knocking down a twin wall stove flue attached to the building. Damage has been done to the brickwork where the flue brackets were ripped off. This resulted in over ??8,000 worth of damage We now wish to either remove the tree or significantly reduce the height of the tree to say four metres.

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of front porch, alterations to existing window and door openings, insertion of new window and door openings, insertion of roof windows to rear roof slope, hardstanding and boundary fencing, and removal of lean-to extension from rear elevation.

Raising of roof for additional accommodation, with new front and rear first floor windows, removal of front door with new doors to north-east side, roof lights and other fenestration changes. Part two storey extension, part first floor extension, garage conversion and alterations to front boundary wall.

Discharge of conditions 3 - Materials, 4 - Landscaping, & 6 - slab levels relating to permission 19/01065/APP Walls - Seaford multi red bricks Roof - Redland 02 brown tiles Windows - White upvc side hung casements Condition no.4 - Landscaping The existing plot of land has been in use as an established garden and has mature shrubs within the plot and established lawn to the rear of the proposed dwelling. The front boundary comprises a hedge which is overgrown and this will be replaced by a 1.5m high hedge of "Red Robin" Photinia planted at 500mm staggered centres across the front boundary. The side boundaries are delineated by an existing 1.8m high close board fence and these will be retained. Condition no.6 - Slab levels These are - ground level 100.00 finished floor level 100.225. The attached plan has been annotated accordingly on the elevation and ground floor plan for clarity