For identification and location of the trees, please see enclosed document - Proposed Tree Works Sketch - Hill Top House. The trees are all self-seeded saplings (Ash) in an existing hedge. In early February 2022, the hedge will be professionally laid (South of England style) by a local professional hedge layer. On pre-examination of the hedge, it was identified that 4 self-seeded Ash saplings (T1, T2, T3, T4) that are expected to be cut as part of the laying process have trunk diameters 10cm, 9cm, 10cm and 12cm respectively at 1.5m above ground level. It is proposed to partly cut these 4 saplings close to ground level and lay them over as pleachers for the laid hedge. Any gaps in the laid hedge will be filled with new native hedgerow bare root whips. 50 whips have been purchased for this and are heeled-in ready to be planted. A fifth self-seeded Ash sampling (T5 @ 15cm dia.) is growing just outside the hedge line, through, and damaging, the existing boundary fence. It is proposed to fell this sapling, which has low amenity value, completely. The laid, and filled, hedge will rejuvenate and will represent a much better habitat for wildlife than the hedge currently. Once rejuvenated, it will also look much better from the both the highway and house sides. It will also be lower than currently and will reduce overshadowing of Hill Top House. Please note, on site, the trees in question have had blue taped wrapped around them.

Conversion of dwelling to house of multiple occupancy for 7 no. residents. Erection of boundary wall including access gates, erection of railings to front wall and amendments to parking arrangements (Retrospective)

Erection of replacement detached dwelling house and detached ancillary accommodation building, following demolition of existing detached dwelling house and garage building. Erection of acoustic fencing to front/road side boundary and landscaped retaining bank inbound of south boundary to facilitate localised leveling within rear garden

Spruce (S1) - tree died around three years ago and needs to be felled before it falls over (it is around 25 feet high). There are a number of other trees very close to it and taking it out would be beneficial to the remaining trees Conifer/Leylandii (L1) - Crown reduction to around half its height (reduce from 30 feet high to 15 feet). This tree sits on the boundary with White Field Cottage and has grown excessively over the past few years. It was reduced in size three years ago but has since grown back strongly. The neighbour is now concerned it may take out his telephone wires if it grows further, and it blocks a huge amount of light from his house (about 8 feet from the tree) Ash (A1) - Crown reduction of about 30%, reducing height from 25 feet to around 15 feet. This tree also sits on the boundary with White Field Cottage and has grown substantially in the past three years since it was last cut back. Reduction needed because of excessive shading of the garden and concerns it may grow out of control. There are a number of other very large Ash trees in relatively close proximity

Erection of outbuilding forming home office. Erection of 2.4 metre high boundary fence. Installation of cladding to the front and side elevations of dwelling

- Fell one eucalyptus tree in front garden, growing at a dangerous angle and signs of basil decay. - Crown lift and cut back to boundary four ash trees on east side of house, these are currently overhanging the boundary fence and to reduce the chance of squirrels getting onto roof and subsequently causing damage in loft space. - On roadside crown lift group of hazel and maple to 5.5 metres which are encroaching on the lane and to trim back away from electricity cables. - On roadside remove one limb from one ash tree which is over hanging garage.

Replace existing tiled roof to lean-to rear extension with leaded roof including alterations to rear openings. External landscaping to create new terraced areas in garden along with the erection of a new 2.1m high fence to the western boundary Application Number: 21/00159/HOUSE Case Officer: Elizabeth Moffat PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DECISION ON THIS APPLICATION IS MADE BY WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

T1 to T4 Sycamore: prune back overhang to no further than the boundary between the two properties at Spring Hill House and Hill End. T5 Sorbus: Crown reduce to no smaller than 4.5m in height with a canopy spread of 3m, and crown lift to 3m over driveway.

Sycamore, Hawthorn and Ash (G1) - Cut back branches overhanging house and gazebo to boundary line.