The previous owners of the property planted their old Christmas tree (a fir tree) in the front garden. This was after the TPO was placed on the Paddock Hill estate and so we do not believe that this tree is or should be subject to said order, although we think it important to check. The tree is an eyesore and does not fit in with the existing environment, i.e. the trees that are natural to the estate such as Oak and Beech trees. We are also concerned that if allowed to grow bigger the roots will damage not only our drive, but the pavement and pathway that it is directly adjacent to (although we have not consulted a surveyor at this point). As it stands, the tree is likely able to be removed by hand as it only stands 12ft tall (give or take). Again, due to its small stature and how recently it has been planted, I do not feel that this tree is covered by the TPO, but would like to check regardless. We are considering replacing this tree with something smaller and more visually appealing, such as a cherry tree. I look forward to hearing from you.

wellingtonia is to be felled to ground level. as you enter apex drive the tree is located on the right just of the road. The tree has specified to fell due to the recent picis inspection.

T1 Large Lime (location on sketch 1)- Tree has been previously pollarded and has 3-5 years re-growth. T1 is significantly larger than any surrounding trees. A re-reduction 2-4 meters past previous pollard points would create a more suitable sized and safer crown for the trees location. T1s current height leaves it exposed to winds.

Fir Tree (T1) in back garden is completely dead. Cut down and remove roots. Will not replant a tree, plan on using the cleared up area as additional flower bed.

Rear garden right hand boundary. T1. Large Lawsons Cypress tree to be reduced by roughly 1/3 in height. This tree is positioned in the left hand side of the garden and is the tallest standing Lawsons between the two seen in attached pictures. T2. Small Lawsons Cypress tree to be removed to ground level. This tree is positioned next to T1 and is the smaller of the two. Rear garden left hand boundary. T3. Semi mature Lawsons Cypress tree to be removed to ground level. This tree is positioned on the right hand boundary and stands alone. Reason for trees to be reduced/removed is due to being within falling distance and substantial loss of light into rear garden.

*Removal of 3m high flowering cherry tree. The tree is located in the front garden causing problems to the foot path into the property. The roots have lifted the path and have knuckles raised out of the lawn causing a number of trip Hazards. I have looked into root trimming, but this is within 2m of the tree so don't see this as an option.

IDENTIFICATION: Mature oak. Tree T2 on TPC Tree works plan, see also images Trees T2_T3_T4_a and Trees T2_T3_T4_8b. PROPOSED WORKS: To lift crown to 5m and crown reduction by 2m. Tree height would be reduced from approx. 20m to 18m and spread would be reduced from approximately 13m to 11m. The work is proposed to reduce the weight of branches in order to mitigate any risk posed to occupants or visitors to 26 Melville Avenue or users of public right of way (Field Lane) to the rear of the property; and to prevent access to the property from the public right of way.

IDENTIFICATION: Norway Maple, Tree T3 and Oak Tree T4 on TPC Tree works plan, see also images Trees T2_T3_T4_a and Trees T2_T3_T4_8b. PROPOSED WORKS: T3: To lift crown to 5m and crown reduction by 2m. Tree height would be reduced from approx. 20m to 18m and spread would be reduced from approximately 20.5m to 18.5m. The work is proposed to reduce the weight of branches in order to mitigate any risk posed to occupants or visitors to 26 Melville Avenue or users of public right of way (Field Lane) to the rear of the property; and to prevent access to the property from the public right of way. T4: To lift crown to 5m and crown reduction by 2m. Tree height would be reduced from approx. 20m to 18m and spread would be reduced from approximately 15.5m to 13.5m. The work is proposed to reduce the weight of branches in order to mitigate any risk posed to occupants or visitors to 26 Melville Avenue or users of public right of way (Field Lane) to the rear of the property; and to prevent access to the property from the public right of way.

Sweet Chestnut (T1-3) ??? Fell to ground level. Trees are dead and at risk of falling. Silver Birch (T4) - Fell to ground level. Tree is dead and at risk of falling.

Application for approval of Condition number 5 ( tree protection) and Condition number 6 (tree planting) of planning consent 20/0021 for the erection of a two storey side extension, erection of a single storey rear extension, and a garage conversion into habitable accommodation.