06/00616/TPO (G2 & T24) - Lime - Prune back to previous pruning points and remove secondary branch (identified by dashed red line on attached photo) growing toward adjacent tree in group (T1 in this application); Trees in Group across rear fence (T1 - T4 as viewed left to right form house) - T1 - Reduce exaggerated vertical growth stem to appropriate pruning point to bring is back into the general crown line, and Crown reduce the remaining tree to appropriate pruning points by a maximum of 1 metre of overall crown spread to rebalance; T2 - Either fell or crown reduce the radial spread by no more than 1 - 1.5 metres; T3 - Crown reduce radial branch spread by up to 1.5 - 2 metres and prune by removing secondary branches only to provide a 1.5 metre vertical clearance above the garage roof; T4 - Crown reduce radial branch spread by up to 1.5 - 2 metres and prune by removing secondary branches only to provide a 1.5 metre vertical clearance above the garage roof.

We wish to remove a tall spruce (Christmas) tree, due to its very close proximity to the house and fence. This is a very fast growing tree and poses a risk to our property and the property of Washington Cottage occupants during windy weather. We will replace with an oak and silver birch in a different part of the garden to promote wildlife and green outlook.