Reduce a silver birch and two Portuguese laurels, cutting back branches near neighbouring buildings.

Official description

Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area T1 – Silver Birch Current approximate dimensions: 10–12 metres in height with an overall crown spread of approximately 5–6 metres. Undertake a sympathetic crown reduction, reducing the height by approximately 2 metres and the lateral branch growth by approximately 0.5–1 metre. Reduce branches extending towards the neighbouring property by up to 1.5 metres to provide suitable clearance. The finished tree will measure approximately 8–10 metres in height with an overall crown spread of approximately 4–5 metres. Prune back to suitable secondary growth points, retaining a balanced and natural crown form. Reason: To manage the tree at a suitable size for its location and reduce encroachment towards the neighbouring property while retaining its natural form, screening and amenity value. T2 and T3 – Portuguese Laurels Reduce the height of both Portuguese laurels by approximately 2 metres and reduce the lateral branch growth by approximately 1 metre. Cut back branches growing towards the building by up to 1.5 metres to provide approximately 1 metre of clearance. Prune back to suitable growth points, retaining balanced crowns and the screening provided by the trees. Reason: To maintain the trees at an appropriate size for their location and provide reasonable clearance from the building while retaining their screening and amenity value. B1 – Bamboo Screening Reduce the current height of the bamboo screening by approximately 1 metre, bringing it to just below gutter height. Retain sufficient height and density to continue providing privacy and screening. All tree works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010 – Tree Work Recommendations.