1 North Castle Mews North Street Totnes TQ9 5NQ

Proposal

T1: Magnolia - Remove 2 lowest branches on northern aspect at 1.8m to provide clearance over the patio area. Reduce the height of the remaining canopy by 2m. Individual cuts will not exceed 200mm in diameter and will be made back to suitable pruning points in accordance with BS39982010 T2: 1x Fig - Crown lift on eastern aspect to 2m from ground level, over the patio area whilst retaining as much foliage as possible. Reduce the remaining canopy by no more than 0.5m to retain a natural shape. G1: 1x Yew & 1x Holly – Reduction of 2 x yew branches approx 350mm in diameter at 5m from ground level in northeastern direction and reduction of 1 x Holly branch growing in a north eastern direction approx 350mm in diameter at 4m above ground level, back to the main stem to provide adequate clearance over the seating area. All cuts will be made back to suitable pruning points in accordance with BS39982010 Recommendations for Tree Work with individual cuts not exceeding 350mm in diameter. Justification: Ornamental trees situated within a small courtyard of the property. Minimal pruning to provide the usability of the garden space whilst retaining the trees as landscape features.