Little Court, Manor Road, Goring on Thames, Oxon, RG8 9DU

Proposal

Tree 1. This is an overgrown Cotinus, which has not been pruned for many years. Proposal is to reduce back over extended laterals by up to 2m to provide a balanced crown. Picture attached. Tree 2. This is a Willow, growing very close to the boundary wall with Grange Close. Several smaller branches extend over footpath at low height, causing a public nuisance. One long branch extends over the road. This particular branch is often struck by tall delivery lorries. Proposal to cut back this long low lateral by 2.5 metres. Two low limbs grow over the garden. Proposed to cut these back to the trunk. They grow out from the root base and are virtually separate, so removal should not adversely impact the tree itself. Overall effect of the proposed pruning would produce a more balanced crown. Two pictures attached. Tree 3. This is an Acer rooted in the next-door garden of ⿿Crossways⿝. There are several branches which heavily overhang our courtyard, nearly touching the roof and causing considerable loss of light to our kitchen. Proposed to cut back these branches by up to 2.5 metres to give clearance from the roof, and cutting back to secondary growth where possible. The tree is mature and well-founded and the proposed trimming should not adversely impact the tree itself.