In line with TPO and conditions of planning inspector (Appeal reference APP/Q4625/W/20/3247933) undertake minor pruning of the oak tree. The canopy is currently oversailing the roof of the proposed garage which is under construction. While crown raising, and pruning has taken place by the construction company in 2004, concerned that the canopy could damage the roof of the garage if left as it currently is. See photograph of site and proposed pruning scheme. As well as indigo arboricultural report.

Replacement of up to 11 windows due to poor condition and age, also to improve insulation. Retention of stained glass and leaded lights. Replacement of doors including side doors, garage doors and front door. Widen front drive removing flower bed due to street tree roots lifting the drive. Lean to flat roof replaced due to leaks. Replacement of roof tiles. Replacement of lead water pipe. Replacement of guttering. Move hot water cylinder to ground floor and fit new heat pump or boiler system.

Main branches overhanging the roof cut back by 3 metres, branches close to the power cables cut back 3 metres, also a 20% crown reduction on oak tree 1 in the front garden, 4 metres from the house. Overgrown tree and branches overhanging the conservatory/ house need main branches over hanging the house cut back by 4 metres to the main trunk and 5 metre height reduction of ash tree 1 in rear garden, 3.2 metres from the conservatory. 5 metre height reduction and branch over hanging the garage cut back 4 metres on ash tree 2, 6.2 metres from conservatory.

Discharge condition Nos. 3 (Materials Specification ref: 1548-MS-Jan22), 4 -(Surface and Foul Water Drainage Design Details (produced by Keresley Engineering Services), 7 (Surface and Foul Water Drainage Design Details (produced by Keresley Engineering Services)), 9 (Tree Protection Method Statement (produced by Wharton Natural Infrastructure Consultants)), 10 (Special Engineering Details to protect trees (produced by Wharton Natural Infrastructure Consultants)), 13 (Parking Area SuDS Design (produced by Keresley Engineering Services)), 14 (Construction Method Statement ref: 1548-CMS-Jan22), following planning approval PL/2021/00990/PPFL- Renewal of planning approval PL/2017/01341/PPFL, and integration of planning approval PL/2019/01458/MINFHO, for the demolition of the existing property and the construction of a new residential property with driveway, landscaping, car parking, and for the demolition of the existing garage and outbuilding, and replacement with a new triple garage with gym, study and store, in the above roof space.

Application to crown uplift of oak tree branches over existing garage roof to achieve a maximum gap of 1 metre between the branches and the roof plane of the garage beneath.