T1 Elm between rear fence and footpath: reduce 4 metres laterally over house, up to approx. 10 metres, to increase light in house and garden, and minimise leaf and debris drop onto house and conservatory roof.

Horse Chestnut (T2). Proposal is for felling of the tree. Replant with one tree of more limited growth\easier maintenance, from the maple family, in similar position and likely maintain at half the height, that would provide higher amenity level to the community. Reasons for proposal- Roots causing damage to my close-by patio, through cracks to patio surround and lifting of slabs. Large roots are also exposed on the surface and higher than ground level. I have a close-by conservatory and this could be affected by subsidence if work is not carried out, - Branches spread out into the path of traffic on the Wood End road, and hit passing vehicle,branches spread into electricity and telephone lines of my property, year on year damage to our fence which borders the property, and so the fence has had to be cut to allow the branches to spread through onto the road. - Low amenity value, especially as we have other larger trees sitting close by on the same fence line. But partly due to the type and look of the tree, considering it has leaf decay throughout the summer months from the prevalence of the insects, so it looks unsightly even when in 'bloom'. It does not provide value to the community. - Excessive shading of garden, and its soaking up of moisture from the soil, results in an inability to grow lawn and garden borders in that area.