47 Hendham Road SW17 7DH

Proposal

T1 Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) Proposed Works: Reduce the crown by approximately 3???4 metres, pruning back to the previous pollard points to establish a cyclical pollarding regime. Remove any dead, damaged or weakly attached branches encountered during the works and reshape the crown to maintain a balanced framework, all in accordance with BS3998:2010 ??? Tree Work ??? Recommendations. Arboricultural Justification The Ash has been previously pollarded and has now produced substantial regrowth beyond the previous pruning points. The tree has become disproportionately large for its confined location, resulting in excessive shading to neighbouring properties and gardens whilst increasing the mechanical loading on the historic pollard unions. Returning the tree to the previous pollard points represents appropriate cyclical management and is consistent with its established pruning history. The reduction will reduce end weight acting upon the pollard heads, lessen the likelihood of branch failure, and maintain the tree at a size more appropriate for its surroundings. The proposed works will also significantly improve natural light penetration to neighbouring properties whilst preserving the tree's amenity value and extending its safe useful life through continued pollard management. The works are considered reasonable, proportionate and represent good arboricultural practice.