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Melbury House Fairmile Henley-on-Thames RG9 2LA
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T1 Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level. Reason for Works – The tree has a large historic wound located at approximately 8 metres above ground level on the codominant stem that extends over the office building. Inspection of this wound has identified extensive associated decay. From approximately this point, there are also signs of significant bark delamination extending down the stem and through the main union to ground level. This is considered to represent a substantial structural defect that may compromise the long-term stability of the tree. In addition, the tree was crown reduced approximately five years ago, and the subsequent regrowth has been noticeably below what would typically be expected. This is considered indicative of declining crown vitality and reduced vigour. Given the extent of the structural defects, evidence of decay, reduced vitality, and the tree's close proximity to the office building, removal of the tree is considered to be the most appropriate and prudent management option in order to mitigate the risk of failure.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Location PlanPlan | Not published | View |
| Photo 3Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Photo 1Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Photo 2Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Tree Works DecisionDecision | Not published | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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