Greenbanks House Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RN
Tree 1: Tilia × europaea (Common Lime)Location: Inside the property, at the top of the driveway.Current dimensions:Height: 14.3 metresCanopy spread: 12 metresRe-pollarding on a 7-year cycleAnnual, cyclical removal of basal and stem epicormic growthJustification:This mature tree requires proportional reduction to manage its size in a confined residential garden and reduce overbearing dominance on surrounding vegetation and infrastructure. The works aim to maintain the health of the tree, encourage balanced regrowth, and ensure its long-term structural integrity.Tree 2: Quercus ilex (Holm Oak)Location: Bordering the access path at the lower garden entrance.Current dimensions:Height: 8.8 metresCanopy spread: 8.55 metresProposed works:Reduce overall height to approximately 6.88 metresReduce canopy spread to 6.5 metresJustification:This evergreen tree is located adjacent to a shared access path and overhead data cable. The proposed reduction will alleviate structural stress, maintain appropriate clearance, and promote a more compact, healthy form. Works are proposed in response to increased light demand from surrounding vegetation and to ensure the tree remains manageable within its setting.The proposal reflects a reduction of no more than 30% of the leaf-bearing volume and follows the principles set out in BS3998:2010 for sympathetic and minimal pruning.