| 1. | It is recommended that these five trees trees to stand that stand to the rear of 28 Crossways, approximately 20 metres from the back of the dwelling and 4 metres from the rear boundary of the property. The rear boundary of the property borders 11 Squirrels Heath Avenue. The property is located within the Gidea Park conservation area and the following works can be completed,
Tree 1:
Species: Conifer (Leylandii sp), approximately 10 metres in height.
Proposed works: Fell
Tree 2:
Species: Horse Chestnut, approximately 10 metres in height.
Proposed works: Fell
Tree 3:
Species: Conifer (Leylandii sp), approximately 10 metres in height.
Proposed works: Fell
Tree 4:
Species: Common Ash, approximately 11 metres in height.
Proposed works: Fell
Tree 5:
Species: Conifer (Leylandii sp), approximately 10 metres in height.
Proposed works: Fell
The felled trees will be replaced as part of a redesign and landscaping of the garden. To the rear boundary of the garden a row of established 'lighter' canopy trees with a small footprint, such as silver birch will be planted for screening to ensure privacy for neighbouring properties while also reducing shading in garden and surrounding properties. Specimen trees with ornamental value such as Amelanchier Lamarckii, Magnolia Stellata, Acer Griseum and Albizia Julibrissin will be planted in suitable locations in the garden. |