FRONT (to Lewisham High St): ONE dead Crab Apple (5240) Ht 2m FELL - (not in TPO). Reason: Dead tree - Following findings from a tree survey. Duty to replace dead tree in conservation area. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL:We will replace the dead apple with another apple, so a like for like replacement.The whip will be 1-1.5m as you have requested.The tree will be protected with support from a stake, mulch will be added around the base and due to the size and girth of the tree, we will also provide a strimmer guard to go around the base of the tree to protect from any possible strimmer damage.NB. Please see DC/26/144684 for CROWN LIFT to two TPO trees: Copper Beech (0040)(T2 in TPO) & False Acacia (5237)(T3 in TPO.Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).Informative B: the replacement tree proposal is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed setting of the flats for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change.Informative C: please retain safe standing stem or high stump and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

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