Betts Farm , Lower Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5LR
The works are proposed to stop the influence of the Oak tree on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability to 43 Marylands Avenue,Hockley, Essex, SS5 5AHEstimated costs of repair to the building are a minimum of ?53,905.75 if the influence of the Oak tree remains and ?3,905.75 if the proposed tree works are allowed to proceed. Granting permission will limit these costs. In the event of a refusal we, or our clients, will seek to secure compensation for the additional costs incurred through Section 202(e).Should the Oak tree remain the total cost of repairs will be the Superstructural repairs + Alternative method of repairs (Minimum) = ?53,905.75It is the expert opinion of both the case engineer and arboriculturalist that on the balance of probabilities the supporting information demonstrates the influence of the Oak treeNote: Further monitoring results may be submitted if these become available during the course of this application.