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.

- 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.

T1 fell. T2-T4 cut off branches overhanging boundary fence..

T1 - Removal of Holly Tree (owned by applicant) T2 - Removal of Black Locust limbs over hanging boundary fence. (Owned by 24 Newbury Street)