1 x prunus avium (cherry) on right rear border close to fence line of neighbouring property to be felled due to bad rot in main trunk

Removal of laurel bush - There is a large laurel bush growing at the side of our property on our boundary with 173 Cheylesmore Drive. This is an area which consists of a narrow pathway between the two properties with access to the garden of 173 and a small area of land on our side of the fence. The bush has grown extremely tall and thick and blocks light to the upper windows of 173. It is also pushing their fence over and they have asked for it to be removed. I am concerned that the proximity of such a large trunk right against our foundations may also not be sensible if it is allowed to grow any larger. There is already a crack in this wall. The laurel doesn't really serve any useful purpose and is far too big for the area available. I think that a more appropriately sized shrub or small tree could be planted here to provide good green cover between us and our neighbours without being so large and out of control and would welcome suggestions for something suitable which would be good for wildlife.

A large Horse Chestnut is diseased and leaning towards the M3 motorway . This is located near to the boundary fence next to a Wellingtonia. The horse chestnut is showing signs of bleeding (black liquid oozing from the bark). It is in our opinion that it should be removed. You may think otherwise as you are the expert. We would like to replant in the same area with another British native or a poplar which are found in the area.

Tree No 1 Large Oak Height 40m approx. Spread 9+ meters (Last work done 2006) Crown reduction by 5m in height and 3m in total width. Crown thinning by 25% To reduce overhang to neighboring property to prevent branches touching and causing damage to garage roofs and fences. (See photo 1 &2) To allow light and water into gardens improving the quality of the Oak and existing trees and shrubs. Keep the foliage within a restricted area as tree has grown and expanded over the last 15 years and will soon be touching the house Recover the shape of the Oak improving the life and quality of the tree Tree Number 2 Silver Birch. Height approx 16m spread approx 3m Remove the tree as it is dying and will be dangerous within a short space of time (See photo 3) Removal will give the adjacent Oak space and light to thrive. (No space for replacement) Tree number 4 Silver Birch Height 20m approx Spread 5m (See photo 4) Crown reduction of 5m Crown thinning by 10% To reduce the risk of damage to property to the rear and boundary fences. To allow light, space and water to improve the quality of the tree shape and foliage

A sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) needs removing due to the suspected presence of Honey fungus (see photo attached), the sketch plan shows its rough location at the site named. A member of the local tree team has been out to have a look and thinks the fruiting bodies could be honey fungus. It is difficult to see it in the sketch due to it being under the canopy of another very large sweet chestnut which also has honey fungus; this was removed following the permission being granted (this work has happened January 2021 at site 17 Inglewood ave). The proposed work for the site 1 Dawsmere close is a sectional fell due to proximity of houses/fences, followed by stump grinding. I assume the replant requirements will be the same as the neighbors at 17 Inglewood ave meaning they will have to replant: Golden Leaved Elm (Ulmus carpinifolia Werdei Aurea) Chinese Red Birch (Betula albosinensis Fascination) Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) Upright Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus Fastigiata) Upright Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine) The size of the replant will need confirming.

T1 Sweet chestnut - repollard to finished height of 4m, T3 large leafed lime - fell leaving 2m high stump, T4 beech - remove rubbing branch at 9m to east, target prune back to trunk, T8 beech - tip reduce overextended stem to west by 3m back to suitable anatomical growth points, leaving finished spread west of 7m - to alleviate stresses on main stem union. Reduce height of crown by approximately 1.5-2m back to suitable anatomical growth points leaving finished height of 21m - to alleviate stresses on wound at 12m and wound around the engulfed fence post, T11 sweet chestnut - fell south-westerly stem leaving 3m high stump, T21 silver birch - crown lift to give a maximum of 3m clearance over driveway.

Please refer to our advisors report. The proposal is to retain the existing chestnut pail fence and construct a new fence with a wooden post and panel fence at 2m tall. This will be erected as close as possible to the existing boundary fence. The specification provided by the client is a contemporary style screening will be fitted along the existing rear boundary fence line. To permit the development to proceed, it will be necessary to remove some stems of H5, a privet hedge, to which the largest stem diameter was recorded at 85mm. Some minor trees below 75mm in stem diameter were on the site but not assessed. These may need to be removed as part of the development programme - none of which should have any detrimental effect. All other trees are to be retained.