South Croxted Road, 161

Proposal:

Species and Location of Trees

T1.    A Lime tree approximately 16m in height, situated in the bottom left-hand corner of the rear garden.  Loss                       adjusters acting for the neighbouring property to the rear (outside the Estate) have recommended the                             removal of the tree which has been implicated in structural movement.

T2.    A Lime tree approximately 7.5m in height, situated in the bottom corner of the rear garden.

 Description of Approved Works

 T1.   The tree can be removed or alternatively with the agreement of the Loss Adjusters the tree can be reduced in                    height by pollarding at 5m above ground level in order to retain some screening.

 T2.   Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary trimming back from adjacent                                properties.

 Details of Replacement Required

 T1.   As a condition of the removal of the above, a replacement tree is to be planted in a suitable location of the rear               garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration:

                               Betula jacquemontii                 (Silver Birch)

                               Liquidambar styraciflua            (Sweet Gum of America)

                               Crataegus prunifolia                 (Cockspur Thorn)

Status:

Approved

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