Fell Copper Beech tree (REI/52 T20), stump grind and undertake replacement planting of a tree species/size more appropriate for the location. Reasons for felling are: i) To prevent further damage to adjacent retaining wall which has become cracked due to direct root contact ii) To prevent further damage to adjacent paving which has cracked, lifted and become displaced by seasonal shrinking/swelling of the soil. iii) To reduce risk of future damage to foul sewers and water main in very close proximity. iv) To reduce risk of future damage to the foundations of 31 Alma Road. v) To provide sustainable long-term visual amenity by re-planting with a tree species more apropriate for the location which will complement a well-maintained front garden. Further detailed evidence is provided in a separate document 'Statement of Supporting Evidence'. To compensate for any perceived loss of visual amenity, it is proposed that the tree be replaced by a slower growing species or one with a smaller mature spread/height which is more appropriate for a medium sized residential garden. Suggested species are Prunus 'Snow showers' or Prunus 'Umineko' to be planted in a similar location to the existing TPO tree.

Sycamore T369 - Monolith at a height of 8m due to cavity at 13-14.5m (150x25cm) on SW side of trunk. Seam, crack and cavity NE between 13-15m (200x5cm). Reason: unacceptable risk to residential property. Replant: with 16/18cm girth Fagus sylvatica tree species in the same position/as close as practically possible Sycamore T9 - Pollard branches by pruning back 5.5m of existing branch length (to 1.5m inside/east of new boundary fence) & remove twisting branch SW at 4.5m back to origin/trunk Reason: Tree over-topped by neighbouring trees hence very poor crown conformation, lost apical dominance, squirrel damaged, multi wounds throughout crown, unacceptable long-term risk to residential property. T46 Sycamore - Fell to as close to ground level. Reason; ivy covered, very poor physiological condition/crown conformation and of short term potential. Replant: with 16/18cm girth Fagus sylvatica tree species in the same position/as close as practically possible 47 Sycamore - Fell to as close to ground level Reason; Poor physiological condition/crown conformation. Broken storm damaged branch NW at 3m and of short term potential. Replant: with 16/18cm girth Fagus sylvatica tree species in the same position/as close as practically possible