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1.That the Oak tree's that are the subject of this application, identified on Havering's TPO map 16/05 as area A1 can have works completed as below; 1 - Oak Tree in the rear garden, there is a cavity at the base with decay present and fungal brackets. The tree is leaning over at an angle of more than sixty degrees and can be removed. 2 - Oak tree, on the left hand side of the proposed new drive way on curtilage of the property, can have the damaged lowest branch growing towards the property removed.
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 within 2 years from the date of this consent. Reason: To prevent the accumulation of consents.
4.That the oak tree for which consent for removal is granted shall be replaced by either a silver birch tree or a acer negundo., heavy-standard container grown, 12-14 cm girth, planted within the perimeter of the back garden, within the first available planting season (November to March) following the removal of the original tree. Failure to plant the replacement tree as required can lead to enforcement action. THE APPLICANT SHALL NOTIFY THE LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY IN WRITING WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF THE PLANTING BEING CARRIED OUT, SO THAT THE REPLACEMENT TREE CAN BE INSPECTED. Reason: In the interests of public amenity and to enable the Council to update its records.
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).