Ash tree behind summer house identified as T1 in attached Sketch. The Ash tree is in an extremely poor physiological condition most probably due to Ash die back. Ivy now populates the majority of the tree. It has also suffered structural damage in recent storms when a neighbouring tree fell upon it. Our client is requesting removal of the tree.

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.

T1 Copper Beech: Reduce canopy height from 15m to 12m. Reduce canopy spread all-round from 8m to 6m from base of tree. This tree has been previously done. Its now starting to outgrow its location and is overhanging the public carriageway too much.

Details in Discharge of Condition 7 (Samples/Materials - approved plans), Condition 8 ( Construction Management Plans), Condition 10 (Tree protection scheme), Condition 11 (Eastern access point - closure) and Condition 13 (Ground gas/soil vapour) pursuant to DM/0677/23/FUL

T1 ( T8 of Order) Beech: reduce crown spread to the North by 3.5m to leave a finished length of 9m. Reduce crown spread to the east by 2.4m to leave a finished length of 10m. Reduce lateral spread to the south by 3m to leave a finished length of 8m. All measurements are from main stem. Reason: tree condition, see supporting tree report, survey notes page 9.

Lime tree and Sycamore tree: reduce both trees to approximately 9m in height and 6m wide. Reason: encroachment over neighbouring properties.

T1 Willow: Repollard to old pollard points. The willow has now outgrown its location. Squirrels are jumping from the willow into the house and caused damage in the loft. Overhangs public walk way and its constantly dropping debris

T1 Laburnum: Remove Tree is in decline with large pieces of dead wood over hanging public footpath T2 Plum: Reduce canopy height from 7m to 5m

A) Sycamore - reduce crown by 30% to previous cut level, clean out crossing branches and dead wood - Reshape to suitable lateral shoots. B) Bramley Apple - reduce to previous cut level, clean out - Reshape as necessary. C) Orchard Apple - Lightly thin crown, clean out deadwood. D) Yew - lightly thin crown and clean out deadwood.

Details in discharge of Conditions 4 (Bin Storage and Materials), 7 (Highways and Construction Details), 8 (Landscaping and Tree Protection), 10 (Boundary Treatments), 11 (Water Reuse), and 12 (Archaeology) pursuant to DM/1032/20/FUL