8 Laurel Gardens, Broadstone, BH18 8LT
Tree: English Oak (T1) Proposed works: Dismantle to ground level Reasons: Significantly increased exposure following loss of companion shelter from the failed Beech ? Loose and friable sandy / organic soils with negligible cohesion to a minimum of 900mm depth ? Windthrow of seemingly healthy adjacent Oak 11 years ago ? Moderate natural lean and crown weighting towards neighbour's property ? Lion's tailed branch structure in upper crown ? Historic disturbance to the rooting environment 30 years ago (excavation for retaining wall) Reasons for not wanting to replant: (a) A semi-mature Oak of good form and condition currently grows 5.6 metres to the north of the subject Oak (T1). This existing tree will benefit from increased light levels and continue to develop a full crown over time, mitigating for the loss of the T1. (b) In light of the proximity to the applicants and neighbours property, a tree of potentially large stature is not suitable in the location of T1 in the long-term. (c) For the successful establishment of a new tree in this location, the current evergreen understory which affords privacy and shelter between the properties, will have to be reduced or removed.