IGHTHAM MOTE, MOTE ROAD, IVY HATCH, SEVENOAKS, TN15 0NT
2 x Ash and 1 x Larch (applicants ref. T1, T3 and T9) - Dismantle as specified. 1 x Lime (below Ash applicants ref. T1) - Prune to balance and reshape and allow to take over position of removed Ash. 1 x Holly (applicants ref. T4) - Cut trackside back to give space to track up to approx. 5m, (Deadwood and sever Ivy). 1 x Lawson Cypress (applicants ref. T5) - Shorten stem leaning out over work area to reduce weight and prevent failure but to retain green covering where possible to maintain stem and avoid complete removal that would expose remaining tree to wind forces. 1 x Sweet Chestnut (applicants ref. T7) - Reduce weight on 1 medium sized stem on west side with poor attachment point, (carry out climbing inspection). Multi-stem Holly (applicants ref. T10) - Remove 2 dead stems and attached timber. (Portuguese Laurel (standing in applicants ref. G1) - Cut 2 large clumps of laurel back to approx 2m to leave a more manageable framework, giving space to adjacent willow to enable future inspections. Portuguese Laurel (applicants ref. T2) - Strip ivy from entire tree and any major dead or dying branches. 1 x Sycamore (applicants ref. T8) - Remove hanger from upper crown on roadside and from adjacent tree over road).