Fell existing Beech tree (TPO 0063) due to disease within the tree (see images) thereby ensuring the safety of other protected tress within close proximity (Oak and a Horse Chestnut) and nearby house. Replace with a younger Beech tree in the same location with a height no shorter than 2 metres.

Lime tree - remove and replace with Acer Lime tree (TPO 0206) - fell following advice from a local Arborist (Rockleigh Ltd., Thrapston House, Huntingdon Rd, Thrapston, NN14 4NF) because of existing and ongoing damage to garden walls (See notes in doc "27 Mid 2"), risk to life as it could fall on adjoining properties in high winds (the Lime tree is approx 40ft tall and could impact 29, 31, 33 and 35 Midland Road together with 18 and 22 Halford Street) and low public amenity value as it cannot be seen from Halford Street or Midland Road as obscured by housing. In addition, it causes excessive shading (our garden and 3 neighbours - 29, 31 and 33 Midland Road). We have taken advice from a local arborist (Rockleigh Ltd.) and plan to replant/replace with a more suitable tree for the location and size of garden in a similar position, we have been recommended and planning to plant an Acer Tree | Acer davidii | Snake Bark Maple - grows to max 10m high and 3-5m spread, also recommended an 8-10cm girth tree so well established. We also have concerns after a succession of dry summers it may have made the TPO tree unstable in the event of high winds, in light of it being 40ft tall. The Lime tree is not suitable for suburban gardens. The tree would be felled by qualified arborist via the rear access to 27 Midland Road garden, who have also offered to assist in planting the replacement.

1 x Ash (T26)- 1.5m Crown reduction to maintain size of tree and limit excessive shading due to proximity of house and outbuilding.

T1 - remove boundary sycamore to ground level to increase light levels into neighbouring garden (Hesbrooke House). No replanting proposed due to recent significant tree planting. T2 - remove lowest branch overhanging neighbouring garden (Hesbrooke House) T3 - remove 2 low branches overhanging neighbouring garden (Hesbrooke House)

1 x London Plane, to shorten lateral branches to growing points to give approx 2.0m clearance from the house and BT cables to prevent damage to the roof and cables.

T1 Maple (Crimson King) - Remove lowest small branch (about 15 to 20cm diameter) at 1 metre high, back to the trunk; reduce branches facing house by 0.5 to 1 metre; reduce branches over road by 1 to 2 metres; reduce lower branch on the south side of the tree (15cm diameter) by 1 to 2 metres to shape.

T1 Horse Chestnut. To reduce lateral growth of crown by 3 meters where the trees crown bulges towards neighbouring property. Reducing it back to suitable growth points and maintaining a balanced crown. T2 Horse Chestnut. To slightly reduce lateral branches of crown growing towards 9 Chestnut House by 1.5 meters. Reducing back to suitable growth points to improve light and stop advancing branches getting too close to property.

T1: Remove 4 trees (yew & conifer) near front of property to allow more light to the established trees. Trees have no amenity value and are all self set. T2: Remove large dead conifer near house incase of future failure which would cause damage to surrounding property. Tree has no amenity value. T3: Remove smaller self set trees to allow more light into stand of trees furthest away from the house & crown raise remaining if needs be. The area is too crowded and the more mature trees will benefit from the removal of the smaller trees. Please note, T2 and T3 cant be seen from the roadside.

To carry out crown lifting/raising work to T1 the sycamore tree, by removing entirely the lowest primary branch growing towards the house, in combination with the lowest two branches growing in the opposite direction towards the garden fence boundary fence with 3 Grange Road. T2, and T3, both ash, to be removed.

TPO 142 Box Elder in rear garden of property. Works proposed - crown reduction of one limb, lowest major branch at union with trunk, to reduce loading and lessen risk of failure at the main union of split trunk shear point. Trim back to secondary growth points additional branch endings extending over the house roof. Branches growing over main roof and risk of these contacting roof. Work to be carried out by trained arborist in line with BS 3998:2010. Tree is part of group named A1 on Tree Preservation Order dated 1973 - 0142.