Application to remove a lime tree situated within Group Two of Holbeach Tree Preservation Order No 4 1971. The tree is located in the front garden of 1 lime Grove, Holbeach. An arboricultural report enclosed with the application indicated 'that there is likely to be an extensive cavity extending down into the trunk from the main fork' A metal probe could be pushed 'down to a depth of 600mm and it is highly likely that the cavity extends further down. Additional probing of the inside walls of the cavity indicated decay into the stems. Sounding with a mallet highlighted further areas on the main trunk that are likely to be decayed' 'The weak point is at approximately 3.5 m at the main fork where several stems form, possibly from historical pollarding or stem loss. The resulting main stems angle away from each other to form a tall heavy crown. This structure leads to high tension at the junctions of the stems and therefore any progressive weakening of the internal wood can lead to failure at the forks'

1 LIME GROVE HOLBEACH SPALDING PE12 7NG