TW/18/0024/TPOPlanning Application TW/18/0024/TPO

Identification - Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) Tree Preservation Order No. 26 1997 T11 of the order - PineLocation of tree - Tree is located in the back garden and stands alone surrounded by an area of decking. Concerns - My client is concerned that the tree is very top heavy and is within falling distance of neighbouring houses with the potential for damaging effect if the tree was to fail. Works to be carried out - Complete take down. Reasons for work to be carried out - On inspection of the tree it is around 30/35ft tall and leans to left as you look at it from the house. It has had some previous work carried out which can only be described as a crown lift. The stem has been previously cleared up to around 20ft of stem leaving a very top heavy and unbalanced tree. The tree stands alone with no other trees around to provide shelter from the wind etc. Due to the growing habit of the tree In my opinion I can see no other option then to completely remove the tree. Other tree management techniques like, crown reductions and thinning to reduce height, weight and sail effect would not be suitable as it would create a very ugly looking tree with no real benefit to managing the trees safety which is our primary objective. My client had mentioned he has seen fungi growing around the base of the tree but unfortunately there was no fruiting bodies visible at the time I inspected to make a formal identification, however the bark around the base did not seem to be pealing away from the main trunk and seemed reasonably sound. Due to the growing habit of these trees and also being particularly brittle and fast growing the issue of the tree being unbalanced will only get worse the taller the tree grows. Look forward to hearing your opinions.

TW/18/0024/TPO