Ash tree as identified as T1 on the attached Sketch Plan. Request to remove tree. Reason: The tree has two codominant stems joined at the base. There is evidence of significant decay at the top of the southern most stem as seen in Pic 2. We believe that this decay may extend to the base of the tree. A sounding hammer has been used at the base of the southernmost stem and a significant cavity is suspected although external signs were not identified. The previously adjacent Ash tree within a few metres proximity failed at the base and fell within a recent storm (24/10/23). The particular tree was discovered to have significant heartwood decay which hadn`t previously been identified. The structural failure of the tree caused damage to both the clients and neighbouring property. Naturally the client is concerned over the structural defect of this remaining Ash tree.

Beech identified as T1 in TPO NEL197 and in Sketch Plan. There is significant decay and cavity in the lowest branch on the North Side. This branch is growing towards the car park in the neighbouring care home. In the interest of safety we propose to prune the branch back to a suitable fork where the decay ends. Should the decay extend further we would prune to the main stem.

I wish to have the oak tree (T1) felled because of close proximity of the tree to the property at the site address and two neighbouring properties on either side. Excessive shading is caused by the overhang of the branches which extend to the full width of the site address and onto those of the neighbouring properties. T1 is also prone to nesting wood pigeons throughout the year which creates excessive faeces in all three gardens which causes a health hazard to all three properties where there are children and pets. It also causes damage to vehicles that are parked in the neighbours designated car parking area at the rear of the properties. I would be agreeable to having a replacement tree planted in a suitable area away from the property 86 Fallowfield Road and its neighbours.