Variation of condition 10, 11, 12 (landscape/boundary plan) relating to application 20/01790/APP (Demolition of existing garage/workshop, and erection of a detached two storey dwelling, plus amended parking to serve existing house)

The tree in question is a silver birch. The tree is now between 15 and 20m tall, located in the middle of the garden. It presents a danger to the house (which is less than 15m away). It also prevents our plans for solar panels on the south facing garage roof to the rear (subject to heritage permission as we are a grade II listed building), and it is far too large for the location it currently occupies. When planted, the tree was at the end of the garden (hence the boundary of the conservation area was set at the end of the original garden. Since then however the garden has been extended, and the tree has grown to a height out of proportion with its location in the garden. Our plan is to replace this tree with two much smaller ornamental cherry trees, which will be kept at the same height as the apple trees on the other side of the path (see photo 3) around 3-5 meters high. We will take down the tree, and use the majority of the canopy for mulch within our garden. Once the root is ground out the new trees will be planted. We have taken advice from Nick Hanks at Greensleeves Estate and Countryside management who has done work on the tree in the past, but taking height out of the tree will leave it misshapen, as its not a species that responds well to having the canopy reduced, and as we would like to fit solar panels over the next couple of years, this work would be a precursor to any solar work being successful. The work to remove the tree will be done by Greensleeves and the timing of the work also agreed with Greensleeves to avoid any sensitive times of year, particularly nesting season.

1. Large fir trees along boundary to business park drive (coloured blue on sketch). These are part of a double row - the other half is owned by the business park and the trees were reduced in height around 2 years ago. Following last years' storms two trees on the other side of our boundary fell and we should like to reduce the 14 on our side by approximately half their height (still leaving them around 15 ft tall, to prevent risk of breakage in high winds in future and also to improve lighting to our property 2. Fir trees coloured green on sketch and leylandii (not coloured but running in line to garage). These were reduced in height two years ago but only by a small amount. High winds last year created some damage with falling branches breaking fences on both sides and we are concerned that future storms may bring whole trees down. In addition, the owners of the business park say that the branches on their side are potentially causing damage to vehicles parked there. We propose to reduce height by 15-20 ft (the trees are around 45ft high) and also to reduce thickness of growth on the far side. 3. Poplar trees coloured in dark blue. These were reduced two years ago but the contractors did not remove as much as requested (or granted) at the time and we are still concerned by the prospect of trees falling in high winds. We should like to do additional work , reducing height to just below the level of the roof of the main house 4. Mulberry Tree (coloured pink) -to reduce it in height by probably 2-3m so that it is slightly higher than what is left of the firs behind, allowing it some additional light. 5. Eucalyptus tree (purple) - lost some high branches in high winds - to be reduced and re-shaped for safety (about 10ft removed, leaving it at around 20ft high) 6. Fir tree at edge of garden (yellow). The reduction would be approx. 4m, in line with the above, potentially with up to 15% thinning of the lower

T1 - Lawson Cypress - Fell because of close proximity to the house, conservatory and stores. Potential damage to the structural integrity of the buildings surrounding it. T2 - Lawson Cypress - Fell because of close proximity to the brick wall connected to the boundary wall of the property, the house, conservatory and stores. Potential damage to the structural integrity of the buildings surrounding it. T3 - Lawson Cypress - Fell because of close proximity to the garage and greenhouse. Potential damage to the structural integrity of the buildings surrounding it. T4 - Apple - Prune tree by opening out centre, removal of dead wood, crown reduction 1.5 - 2m

1. Walnut (T4) - the lower limbs / branches are now sagging to the extent that in a number of cases the ends touch the ground. We requesting approval to crown lift up to 3 metres from the ground 2. Copper Beech (T7) - one limb has grown to the extent it now significantly overhangs the garage (actually touches the garage roof, so risk of damage) and a second limb is extending towards the house. Request approval to prune back by 2 metres the limb overhanging the garage and prune back by 2 metres the limb growing towards the house 3. Poplar on rear boundary (not subject to TPO) - due to the height of this tree we have been advised that there is a risk of it snapping. We request approval to crown reduce by 40% and shape to best form (due to height we are unable to determine how tall it is) 4. Request approval to trim holly at the main entrance to the house and shape to best form

#1 Uwe Tree - crown reduction and thinning to reduce shading to property and surrounding vegetation as well as removal of dead and decaying branches which may cause hazard to passing people and encourage healthy regrowth. #2 Ash Tree - Crown reduction in height to match the surrounding trees to increase amenity value. #3 Maple leaf Acer Tree - Crown reduction and thinning combined with removal of dead and decaying branches to encourage healthy full regrowth. #4 Silver Birch - Crown thinning and lifting to manage growth away from garage and house while ensuring continued healthy growth and limiting damage to buildings. #5 Ash, Sycamore(x2) Crown thinning of overhanging branches from road side to even up growth and lift away from boundary to enable future health growth on both aspects.