94A MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1TE
FRONT: ONE Whitebeam (T1)(ht:10m) FELL. Reason: root exacerbated clay shrinkage subsidence damage to party wall/chimney breast, lower ground flat A, 94 Manor Avenue, history of distortions, recent cracks reported early 2022 with plaster repair, crack has recurred. Crack category 2 slight. Same cracking reflected in adjoining property no.96. Informative A: crown reduction of the whitebeam to mitigate subsidence issues was approved in 2023, ref DC/23/130645 and is valid until 17 March 2025.Informative B: the proposed replacement tree with Magnolia stellata or hazel in the front garden with retention of the existing front hedge is greatly appreciated for streetscape amenity and urban greening, ref agent email 20.5.24.Informative C: creating habitat log piles and 'dead hedges' with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity is encouraged.Informative D: please consider ways to enable rainwater to recharge the ground to maintain soil moisture and reduce likelihood of clay shrinkage from seasonal variation.