Alleyn Road, 84

Proposal:

Species and Location of Trees

T1.          An Oak tree approximately 12m in height, situated on the front left-hand corner adjacent to Alleyn Road.  The tree is a little dense.

T2.          Five Olive trees approximately 5m in height are situated close to the front boundary.

T3.          An Oak tree approximately 15m in height, situated in the centre of the lawn of the rear garden.  The tree is a little dense and wide spreading.

T4.          A Cypress tree approximately 10m in height, situated on the left-hand side boundary to the rear of a garage.  The tree is a little low growing.

T5.          An Olive tree approximately 7.5m in height, situated close to the house in the rear garden. The tree is a little tall and out of shape.

Description of Approved Works

T1.          Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping.  The height and basic shape should be retained.  It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted.  Ivy should also be severed at the base of the tree and removed where possible.

T2.          Lightly thin and reduce back from the front boundary, the height and basic shape should be retained.

T3.          Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping.  One low growing branch encroaching towards the house should be removed at a convenient growth point.  The height and basic shape should be retained.  It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted.

T4.          Low branches to be lifted up to 6m from ground level and cut back from the roof of the garage.  The height and basic shape should be retained.

T5.          Reduce in height by up to 2m and re-shape to form a more compact specimen.  Ivy should be severed at the base of the trunk and removed where possible.

Status:

Approved

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