Please refer to separate document TPO Works 15-8-23. TPO 735 applies to a Sycammore tree in the rear garden of my house.

Eucalyptus tree overhanging The Briars roadway and also overhanging the roof of The Briars House. Also works requested due to concern over low division of the trunk meaning that the main stems are leaning apart from each other and we anticipate the tree possibly splitting at the fork and falling on our house.

1 x Lime Tree to be felled to the ground. 18 - 20 metres tall. Within 4.5 metres of the house. The roots of the tree have lifted the block paving and parking slabs causing trip hazard. Lifted slabs have caused car tyres to burst. Concerns roots are running near to underground services. Also causing complications regarding renewing building insurance.

A specialist inspected the tree, his summary as follows: one weeping willow tree (Salix babylonica L.). growing within the rear garden of No. 1A High Close. Mr Brett has found tree roots growing within a rainwater downpipe on the southern flank wall of his property, No. 1A High Close. He has had discussions with his neighbours to the south side who own No. 1 High Close. They have also found a root mass within a similar downpipe on the northern flank wall of their property. A drainage company investigation identified roots within the pipework of the foul water drain that are believed to belong to the willow tree. In addition, the owners of No 1 have uncovered a large structural root under the driveway to the north side of their house which seems to emanate from the willow tree. Having inspected the willow tree and the root masses removed from the downpipes of both properties, and viewed the trespassing structural root I concluded that the roots emanate from the willow tree. I considered the option of root pruning but have ultimately recommended tree removal as a lasting solution.

Leaning tree- Red line pointing Sweet Chestnut - needs reduction by 3-5 metres, removal of dead branches and pruning. It is leaning onto the house exactly like the tree that feel last week. Photo with red line attached It is in the communal area of Hillpoint estate and all residents agree for the above work to be done. Oak tree -Red circle Has good amount of dead wood on the top so will need removal of the dead wood which would reduce it by 3-4 meters and pruning. Red circled picture It is in our garden 3 Hillpoint.

I am attaching a letter from TRDC dated 18 April 2018 giving consent to work on these trees. The work that was carried out after that consent was given appeared to be significantly less than the amount of the permitted reduction. The trees now appear to have regrown to the same size as, or larger than, their size in April 2018 when the previous consent was given. In particular T2 is now (just) touching the house. I would like to apply simply for a renewal of the April 2018 consent in the same terms as that previous consent, ie to reduce T1 (beech) by 3m from tips, reduce T2 (beech) by 2m from tips, and remove any dead wood. The reason for applying is the same as before, that the trees have grown too large given their proximity to the house. Many thanks.

T1 - Conifer - Remove - front limb failed facing house, leaving a large unsightly bare patch, and mains sewer drains underneath had to be cleared in the recent past to remove roots (see pictures) - will be replaced with a broadleaf as part of re landscaping project T2 - Conifer - Crown raise to lift canopy giving 3 metres of clearance underneath, allowing more light into garden T3 - Oak - Remove significant deadwood for safety reasons T4 - Conifer - Remove as poor health and poor aesthetics

T1 - Maple - Crown reduction of 1.5 - 2.5 metres to reduce overall spread, and encroachment onto neighbouring house behind, to give more light to the neighbour, whilst retaining screening and aesthetics for owner

Silver birch tree in front garden of 23 Upper Hill Rise, position identified by T7 on plan. A large section of the tree has died and fungus has appeared on one of the branches. The tree is estimated to be about 60 years old, it was a mature tree when we first occupied the house 35 years ago and thus is nearing the end of it's natural life span. Removal of the dead sections which are all on one side of the tree (see photographs) would leave the tree unbalanced and at risk of falling. Whilst the tree remains as it is there is also the possibility of the tree falling. Should the tree fall it could cause serious damage to either our property, our neighbour's property or to any person on either property or on the pavement outside the properties. Therefore permission to remove the diseased tree is requested. Due to the presence of fungus in the area it is not proposed to replant.

Sycamore - fell because roots are impacting the house drain. Replant with one standard Photinia Red Robin tree in the same place.