Notice of intent to carry out works to tree protected by Tree Preservation Order 10/10 - The tree is a Lime tree which is a large mature tree with dense juvenile basal growth, it has a relatively large secondary stem and 5 smaller secondary stems. There is some damage to lower limbs overhanging the driveway and informal parking area beneath the canopy of this tree.The owners of 14 Derwent way would like the removal of this tree for a number of reasons: Firstly its appearance, it is of poor shape and has a lot of Basel growth. Secondly It is relatively close to the house and casts shade over their front garden. Thirdly, The tree drops a lot of twigs and branched onto their parking area / drive and therefore their cars. Finally, they wish to landscape their front garden and create more parking and turning space for vehicles, this tree prevents that development.

Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) and Condition 3 (Arboricultural impact assessment) of approved application 20/00155/VAR granted 15/05/2020 for: Variation of condition numbers 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 6 (Detailed Landscaping), 7 (External Lighting) and 19 (GCN License) of approved application 19/01092/FUL granted 30/09/2019 for: Proposed development of an Electric Forecourt, comprising of 24 core electric vehicle charging points, energy storage, a mix of ancillary dwell facilities, car parking, hard and soft landscaping and access arrangements off the A131, Great Notley. To allow updated design drawings and materials to main building, Updated landscaping scheme and lighting, Updated ecological statement. Variation would allow: Condition 1: Extension to the clearance of the tree belt and revision to retail store Condition 3: Updated arboricultural impact assessment