Flat A, 18 High Street, London, N8 7PB

Installation of two external heating/cooling condenser units within the rear garden, including one acoustic enclosure and associated pipework.

The tree Species: Apple (Malus domestica) Location: Rear garden, 12metres from the back wall of the house Approximate height: 3m Approximate trunk diameter at above ground: 25 cm Condition: mature, old with some deadwood Proposed works Complete removal of the tree, with the stump ground out to prevent regrowth. Reasons for the works The tree has become a persistent nuisance and I can no longer manage it reasonably: 1. Fallen fruit attracts rats and pigeons to the garden every season. I am concerned about the public health risk and the risk of rodents moving into the house and neighbouring properties. We have had visits from pest control on numerous occasions. 2. Wild ring-necked parakeets, which are very common locally, strip the fruit before it ripens, so the tree produces no usable crop. 3. Despite regularly clearing fallen fruit, the problem recurs each year, and the tree no longer serves any useful purpose in the garden. Mitigation I will plant a replacement tree in the garden to maintain the tree cover and amenity value of the conservation area. I propose replacing with an Acer Palmatum ie a small ornamental tree that does not produce large quantities of edible fruit, planted in the same location , during next planting season. I am happy to agree the species with your Tree Officer.

Works to tree protected by a TPO. T1 - Lime - crown reduction by one 2 m in height lateral growth to shape by 1.5 m leave the Tree a stand in height of 8m.