School Croft 28 Church Lane Adel Leeds LS16 8DE

Proposal

H1 Cypress - Remove section of hedge group and grind/grub stumps to allow a minimum clearance of 4.1m from the rear left corner of the property. No work to remaining hedge in group. (Total 7m in length to remove - 8 stems); HG1 Cypress and Cedar - Reduce overall height by 3m 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. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, such as root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. 5. The above tree works are proposed to limit the extent and need for costly CO2e emissions relating to alternative engineering repair works at the insured property. A typical underpinning scheme can include a carbon cost of more than 6000 kg CO2e and soil stabilisation or root barriers more than 4000 kg CO2e. A typical tree might capture between 15-40kg CO2e per annum and would therefore take centuries to mitigate the cost in CO2e on any alternative. We also confirm that the applicant has included this scheme and notification in its tree planting and carbon capture off-set scheme for trees causing subsidence to low rise buildings which has already seen some 11,000 trees planted and additionally 220 tonnes of carbon captured.