The requested work involves the removal of Pine tree, T7 that is currently protected under TPO No: 0004 (2021). The tree is in very poor health (very little live wood in evidence), assessed to be in a state of declining health and unlikely to recover. The tree is a large specimen, 16m in height and located on the southern boundary of 237 Hills Road, Cambridge, directly adjacent to the Public Highway of Hills Avenue. The tree is also located close to the nearby residential property of Tirnalia House, please refer to Grid Ref: Easting / Northing (546432.28 / 256082.12). The probable cause of decline is Phytophthora disease, which is known to be a soil borne disease and therefore likely to have entered the tree via its roots causing damage to the root system. In a state of ill heath (rapid decline) and with a weakened root system, the tree is predisposed to tree failure / wind throw, especially in high gales. Being positioned close to the Public Highway and residential property, if the tree were to fail, the potential for significant damage to property or injury to persons are assessed as significant.