Re: Tree Related Subsidence at - 3 Roman Place, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7ER Notice under s.211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 of intent to Fell and treat stump to one Ash Tree T16 and one Hazel (Common) T17 at 76 Foxhall Road, Didcot, OX11 7EB We write in reference to our site survey of 02/12/2020 and confirm that we are the arboriculturists appointed on behalf of property insurers of the above risk address. It is the view of chartered engineers appointed to investigate damage that the property has suffered differential movement and subsequent damage consistent with tree related clay shrinkage subsidence. Further to discussions with the Structural Engineer who is assessing the required remedial works for the property, we are of the opinion that it is preferable to remove the implicated trees. This is because retaining the trees and implementing an engineered solution cannot happen without having serious effect on their root systems which are influencing the structure of the risk address. This submission consists of a formal notification under Conservation Area Regulations of our intention to remove the trees as mentioned above which we believe are not protected under any Tree Preservation Order. Whilst insurers have no requirement to submit prescribed levels of supporting evidence in relation to a Conservation Area notification, we are enclosing copies of relevant technical reports, in the attached Appendices, as itemised below: 1. A site plan, survey tables and photographs which locates vegetation that is the subject of this notification. 2. Crack and level monitoring readings 3. Engineers Reports 4. Site investigation report We have demonstrated, from the evidence detailed above, two tests in line with current case law that show: 1. Tree roots were present underside of foundations: . Crack and Level Monitoring showing cyclical movement 2. Damage to the insured's property has resulted from tree related subsidence: . History and timing of damage indicates it is tree root induced movement . Pattern of damage relative to the trees and mechanism of movement implicates the itemised tree species Please accept this letter as our formal notification to undertake the works detailed below: Tree Number (as per PRI plan) Common name Specification T16 Ash Fell and treat stump T17 Hazel (Common) Fell and treat stump Reasons for this notification: 1. The above tree works are proposed as a remedy to the differential foundation movement at the above address and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. 2. The above tree works are proposed to limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works. 3. The above tree works are proposed to limit the duration of any claim period and, therefore, allow the landowner his right to the peaceful enjoyment of his property. 4. It is the case that an alternative to felling T16 and T17 such as pruning or significant pollarding of the tree

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