Herne Hill, 119

Proposal:

Species and Location of Trees

T1.          A Lime tree approximately 7.5m in height, situated close to the house on the left-hand side boundary of the rear garden adjacent to Ruskin Walk.  The tree is very dense and wide spreading.

T2.          A Holm Oak tree approximately 6m in height, situated on the left-hand side boundary towards the bottom of the rear garden.  The tree is dead.

Description of Approved Works

T1.          Re-pollard at previous pruning points including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping, it is important to prune branches at convenient growth points where possible.

T2.          Remove and the roots grubbed out.

Details of Replacement Required

As a condition of the removal of the above, a replacement tree should be planted in a convenient location of the rear garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration:

Crataegus prunifolia        (Cockspur Thorn)

Arbutus unedo                  (Strawberry tree)

Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum)

The tree should be planted during the November 2021 and March 2022 planting season with a stem girth of between 14-16cm at 1m above ground level and at a minimum height of 2.5m.

Status:

Approved

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