48 DARTMOUTH ROW, LONDON, SE10 8AW
REAR ONE Robinia tree(T1)(ht. 17m) POLLARD/CROWN HEIGHT REDUCTION by 11m from 17m to 6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 5m to 2m on all compass points.. Reason: Tree has extensive decay from base up to 4m. major dead wood in the canopy. Tree is in decline and in close proximity to adjacent home. Tree is to be pollarded back to branch unions and regrowth to be inspected in 2 years. Tree qualified to be felled however homeowner is keen to retain - however is a safety issue.Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change.Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.Informative C: It would be greatly appreciated if the applicant would consider planting another large canopy tree in the garden to comensate for the amenity lost.