129 Ashley Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1HL

Tree Preservation Order - T1 Oak: Reduce the overall crown by approximately 1.5 metres and crown lift to approximately 4 metres. Remove deadwood and any branches identified as presenting a foreseeable safety risk. T2 Oak: Reduce the overall crown by approximately 1.5 metres. Remove deadwood and any branches identified as presenting a foreseeable safety risk. T3 Oak: Reduce the overall crown by approximately 1.5 metres. Remove deadwood and any branches identified as presenting a foreseeable safety risk. T4 Beech: Reduce the overall crown by approximately 1.5 metres. Remove deadwood and any branches identified as presenting a foreseeable safety risk. T5 Oak: Reduce the overall crown by approximately 1.5 metres. Remove deadwood and any branches identified as presenting a foreseeable safety risk. T6 Oak: Reduce the overall crown by approximately 1.5 metres including the lateral branches overhanging the road. Remove deadwood and any branches identified as presenting a foreseeable safety risk. Reason for Proposed Works: The proposed works are intended to maintain the trees in a healthy, safe and appropriately managed condition whilst retaining their amenity and landscape value. The trees are becoming increasingly large in relation to their surroundings, and a moderate crown reduction is proposed to manage their size and maintain an appropriate form. The applicant values the trees and wishes to retain them for the long term. The proposed works are therefore intended as part of ongoing good arboricultural management rather than removal or excessive pruning. All works will be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations and using appropriate arboricultural techniques.

Single storey rear extension with rooflights incorporating living, utility and pantry spaces.

Tree Preservation Order WAL:14/73 - T1- Pin Oak - Crown reduce by approximately 3 metres and thin canopy by 10%. Reason for works: The proposed works are requested due to a history of repeated branch failure from the crown, as evidenced within the supporting photographs. Fallen branches have previously landed within the driveway and onto parked vehicles, with further branch debris falling within the surrounding garden and property. Given the tree's proximity to the dwelling, driveway, neighbouring properties and public footway, there is concern regarding the potential for further branch failure and associated risk to people and property. A crown reduction of approximately 3 metres together with a 10% canopy thin is therefore proposed to reduce the overall size, sail area and end-weight of the crown, while retaining the tree and maintaining an appropriate balanced canopy. Works to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010.