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1.It is recommended that the trees as shown as area A1 on the Havering TPO plan 2/92, and situated in the rear garden, crown reduce the Willow trees back to previous pruning points reducing the trees by no more than 20%. The Grey Poplars to be reduced to previous pollard points removing no more than 25%. The Ash tree with the fungal bracket adjacent to decking, can be felled. The two Oaks at the bottom of the garden can be reduced by no more than 20%, and the Oak tree on the left hand side can be crown thinned by up to 10% as well.
2.The work for which consent is granted shall be carried out to the standards detailed in British Standard Document BS 3998:2010. Reason: To ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
3.The work for which consent is granted shall be carried out as an overall reduction, so that the tree's crown remains balanced. Reason: To ensure that the tree's stability is maintained and in the interests of public amenity.
4.The work for which consent is granted shall be carried out within 2 years from the date of this consent. Reason: To prevent the accumulation of consents.
5.It is suggested that you engage the services of a qualified and fully insured tree surgeon to carry out the above work on your behalf (you should ask to see the contractor's insurance certificate and make sure that it is up to date).
6.Having considered the particular circumstances of the case and the position of the tree for which consent to fell has been granted the Council has decided that it will not be necessary to replace the tree.