20 MANOR MOUNT, LONDON, SE23 3PZ
FRONT: ONE Poplar (T1)(ht.14m ) FELL and replace. Reason: the tree is approx. 4m from both the owner's property and the neighbouring property, the poplar will continue to grow and likely to cause issues with foundations of both buildings, felling is the best long-term solution. The front garden has several other mature trees maintaining streetscape character and amenity. A native tree will be planted as a replacement.SIDE: ONE Laurel (T2)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to approx.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 6m to 3m. Reason: general maintenance close to pavement and the building.REAR: ONE Acacia tree (T4)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.10m. REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 8m to 7m. Reason: general maintenance to manage within garden setting, pruning to suitable points, maintaining natural aesthetic. Informative: the proposed replacement for poplar T1 is greatly appreciated for urban greening benefits, suggested species such as wayfaring tree, alder buckthorn, birch, holly, hazel, bird cherry, elder, crab apple, hawthorn, spindle, Laburnum, magnolia, Cornus Kousa.Informative: to create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative: see TPO application DC/24/136374 for Sycamore (T3, T1 in TPO)(ht. 16m) lateral reduction by 3m for general maintenance to Waldenshaw Road and rear garden setting.