T.1 Oak Crown lift to approximately 6m by removing all growth up to crown break, this is mainly epicormic growth that has been left historically. Reduce the small branch in the lower canopy that grows towards the customers property by approximately 1-1.5m Reasons for the proposed works are listed and numbered below 1. The proposed works will help to prevent future conflict with the building. 2. The pruning will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines in BS3998, is therefore is a appropriate recognised pruning technique and should be allowed to be carried on to all trees to alleviate problems and conflicts 3. The pruning will only remove an estimated 5% of the total leaf area of the tree and therefore the overall effect on the tree will be minimal. 4. The pruning will allow more light into the garden and property. 5. The trees vitally is good and therefore the pruning will not have a significant detrimental effect to overall condition of the tree. 6. The pruning will improve the relationship between the tree and its location. 7. The trees canopy impacts significantly on boy the owners and neighbouring driveway and is below statutory clearances over the road. The crown lift would bring the tree to just above the statutory clearances and reduce the impact on the driveways underneath 8. Most of the growth to be removed is overgrown epicormic growth that hasnÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¢ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿t been managed historically Summary The proposed works will make significant difference to Clients use and enjoyment of their garden and will help to prevent future conflicts between the trees and the property/high vehicles The reasons 1.-8 are all credible reasons, to justify the works, in their own right and all far out way the any loss of any visual amenity.

Two Tanners Cottages, 25 Tanners Lane, Chalkhouse Green, RG4 9AE