Matson House 50 Matson Lane Gloucester GL4 6ED
The tree is located in Group G12 on the plan incorporated with the original TPO in 1998, being situated next to the boundary with the footpath and road. Unfortunately this was missed from our recent application in September as the decay was covered in ivy and could not be seen. Recent clearance work has enabled a proper check to be made.The tree is a sycamore which has a basal cavity on the Western side - see attached document for a full description provided by Hobbs Arboricultural who have recommended felling the tree in view of its diseased state, and the fact that it is close to the footpath & road, towards which it has a distinct lean, with consequent possible risk to passing pedestrians and vehicles.