34 Dunnocksfold Road, Alsager, Stoke On Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 2TJ

Proposal

T2 - Scots Pine: Dead branch over driveway and public footpath. Risk to people if not removed. Request removal of lowest branch facing east and removal of deadwood on branch facing west. T3 - Beech: Heavily suppressed. Will not make a specimen tree due to close proximity to other trees. Request to fell. T5 - Oak: Crown reduction by 2 metres on south side only to re-balance tree T9: Yew: Heavily suppressed. Will not make a specimen tree due to close proximity to other trees. Request to fell. T10: Copper Beech: Given maximum 5-10 years lifespan by referenced professional report in 2021. Clear signs of deadwood throughout outer crown. With close proximity to property, canopy hanging over gardens with children and also neighbouring driveway this presents a risk of harm to people. Request to fell due to very limited lifespan. T16: Copper Beech: Given 10+ years lifespan by referenced professional report in 2021. Bark disease identified in 2021. Similar position to T10, presents similar risk of harm to people given limited lifespan. Request to fell. T17: Red Horse Chestnut: Heavily suppressed. Previously swamped in Ivy. Ivy removed in 2022. Condition of tree hasn't improved since. Will not make a specimen tree due to close proximity to other trees. Request to fell. Applicant will consider replacement trees, the same or other native species in the existing or similar location.