Flat 279, Hamond Court, Queenshurst Square, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5FQ

T1 - Tree of Heaven tree ///gallons.plates.icons Located within the car park of the Downs Syndrome Association, within Langdon Park. Lift by approximately 3 metres, due to the car park area located below this tree. Kindly note that urgent dangerous works have already been approved for : Reduce and reshape of the dying canopy back to the live growth points, by approximately 3-4 metres, with the most natural shape possible and lift by approximately 3 metres. The tree is located in a high-risk area and has already shed a substantial limb, which caused damage to a parked vehicle. There is also evidence of deadwood within the crown, along with signs of crown dieback. Removing the dead stems alone could leave the tree structurally unbalanced and compromise its overall form. A considered crown reduction would help mitigate this risk by restoring a more symmetrical, balanced canopy while retaining the tree’s overall structure. I would therefore recommend a crown reduction as the most appropriate course of action to address the identified concerns and improve the tree’s structural balance.

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission ref: 19/01788/FUL (Change of Use from News Agents (Use Class A1) to Cafe (Use Class A3) with associated internal alterations). Amendment relates to the extraction fan equipment specification, with no proposed alterations to the approved external duct configuration or discharge position.

T1 – Eucalyptus Proposed works: Re-pollard the eucalyptus tree back to its established previous pruning points, removing approximately 2–2.5 metres of regrowth. Retain the existing pollard framework and carry out no cuts below the previous pruning points. Reason for works: The tree has an established history of pollarding and has produced vigorous regrowth from the previous pruning points. It is situated within a very small front garden, immediately adjacent to the property boundary and a busy main road. The proposed works form part of the tree’s ongoing cyclical management. Returning the regrowth to the established pruning points will maintain the tree at a size appropriate for its restricted location, manage the increasing length and weight of the regrown stems, and retain a compact, balanced crown. The work will preserve the existing pollard structure and allow the tree to be retained safely and sustainably within its current setting.