1no. Oak (T1) - Fell. Tree is in significant decline, with a cavity at the base, cubical brown rot extending all the way through the lower buttresses, leaving a t/R ratio of <0.3. Tree sits within 3m of the structure. 1no. Cypress (T2) - Fell. Tree exhibits an included union at 1.5m and is too close to property, excessively shading it and dropping detritus. It has the potential to grow significantly bigger at maturity. Tree sits within 3m of structure. 1no. Cypress (T3) - Fell. Poor specimen. 1no. Group Birch x 2 (G4) - Fell. Trees are self seeded specimens that have rendered the ancillary driveway unusable, and are causing contact damage to adjacent wall.

1. REFUSE: 1no. Oak (T1) - Fell.
2. Reason: The proposed fell of 1no. Oak (T1) is considered unjustified. The application oak is a large, mature tree which is visible to the public from Winchester Road. Oak as a species is potentially long-lived and can offer long-term benefits in terms of public, visual amenity. It is clear that the tree is under stress and that there is visible basal decay. Neither issue is unexpected in a tree of this size, particularly when its rooting environment is sub-optimum. However, the application does not provide sufficient arboricultural evidence that justifies felling as a reasonable course of action. The supplied evidence is limited to a short note in the proposal. This lacks the basic information which would be expected to be included within a tree inspection report. The works would thus result in an adverse impact upon the visual amenity, ecology and wildlife and screening of the surrounding area.

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