Land & Sculpture Design Partnership - Suffolk Coastal District Council

Land & Sculpture Design Partnership
CHARTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS � SITE SPECIFIC SCULPTORS
ARBORICULTURAL REPORT
SITE : 141 Bucklesham Road, Ipswich
JOB NO : LSDP 10566.01
DATE : 28.02.09
CONTENTS:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. ARBORICULTURAL METHOD STATEMENT
3. WORK SPECIFICATIONS
4. TREE PROTECTION
5. TREE SURVEY BY HAYDEN’S ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTANTS
1. INTRODUCTION
Background:
Land & Sculpture Design were appointed to prepare an Arboricultural Report to inform the design and
construction process, relating to the proposed development of a residential care home at the above
site. The report includes survey information extracted from a report by Hayden’s Arboricultural
Consultants.
The Site & Trees:
The trees are mostly ornamental varieties, located in small islands of open ground adjacent to
existing car parking areas. The T115 beech and T83 willow are located in the existing sales area.
The site comprises the curtilage of 141 Bucklesham Road and part of the rear garden of a
neighboring property.
This is a suburban area, characterised by substantial garden plots, bounded by hedges, tall
shrubberies and mature trees; the majority of mature trees are located on garden boundaries.
Former hedgerow banks, punctuated with mature oak trees and hawthorn hedge remnants bound
Bucklesham Road itself. The hedgerow banks and associated vegetation are a historic landscape
element that is essential to the landscape character of Bucklesham Road.
Historically, the area was part of an extensive tract of heathland, and this is reflected in the
predominant tree species that characterise the area; i.e. oak, pine and birch.
Any works requiring access to Root Protection Areas, will be carried out in accordance with an
Arboricultural Method Statement, to ensure the trees are not compromised by the development.
TPO Trees to be Removed:
A Tree Preservation Order covers a number of the trees, two of which are scheduled for removal:
�� T041 (TPO T319) Almond leaved pear: This tree will be removed to accommodate access to
the site. The Local Authority has previously agreed removal of this tree.
�� T106 (TPO G121) Silver birch: This tree will be removed to accommodate the actual building.
The development site includes part of a neighboring garden, and as such it is inevitable that
some of the vegetation forming the boundary between the two areas must be removed. It was
considered preferable to remove this tree in favour of retaining the three trees T108, T109 &
T117, which were proposed for removal earlier in the design process.
The reasoning for the decision to remove the T106 Silver birch T117 is that it would allow two very
similar silver birch to be retained, along with a maturing Sweet chestnut. The Sweet chestnut was
considered to be particularly worthy of retention, because it is a much longer-lived species than the
birch and therefore has potential to provide an amenity contribution for a considerably longer period.
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2. ARBORICULTURAL METHOD STATEMENT
This method statement is divided into three stages, relating to the proposed construction work:
�� Stage 1 - Site Preparation: Works to be implemented prior to commencement of any
development including demolition and site clearance and before plant or development
personnel arrive on site.
�� Stage 2 – Construction: Works and methodologies to be implemented during construction
work.
�� Stage 3 - Post-construction and Aftercare: Remedial work and mitigation to enhance the
growing environment of retained trees.
Work methodologies for the three stages are described in the following paragraphs. These refer also
to the specifications in part 3 of the report.
Stage 1 - Site Preparation:
Scope: The installation of fencing and ground protection to ensure that all retained trees are protected
from potentially adverse affects of the development work. Protection relates to all parts of the tree
including branches, stem and roots.
Methodology: The following list of tasks is arranged in chronological order and should be completed
as set out below.
�� Protective fencing will be installed in the locations indicated on the accompanying drawing.
�� Demolition of structures and removal of hard surfaces within the RPA will be carried out in
accordance with specifications included in this report and supervised by the Arboricultural
Clerk of Works.
�� Ground protection will be installed over parts of RPAs that lie outside of protective fences.
Stage 2 - Construction
Scope: The continued protection of trees close to construction and access areas. The Arboricultural
Clerk of Works will supervise any works that require the removal, or disturbance of ground protection,
hard surfacing or protective fencing within Root Protection Areas.
Methodology.
�� An arboricultural site briefing to be undertaken with The Arboricultural Clerk of Works and all
contractors prior to any work starting on site.
�� Surfacings constructed within Root Protection Areas shall be no dig construction where
possible, utilising a cellular confinement system such as Geocell to provide a load-bearing,
permeable sub-base. See part 3 of this report. Any excavations shall be carried out in
accordance with the specifications included in this report.
�� Proposed structures within RPA’s shall utilise no-dig construction.
�� There are a limited number of areas where excavation work will be required within 2m of Root
Protection Areas, all excavation work within 2m of Root Protection Areas will be carried out in
accordance with the work specification in section 3.
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Stage 3 - Post Construction and Aftercare
Scope: Post construction and aftercare stage including remedial tree care to maintain the amenity
provided by retained trees.
Methodology: The following list of tasks is arranged in chronological order and should be completed
as set out below.
�� Protective fencing and temporary ground protection shall be removed, only after all
construction work is complete.
�� Areas where ground protection was installed shall be decompacted by airspade; a suitably
experienced arborist shall carry out such work.
�� A final inspection will be made in addition to any other pre-arranged site and supervisory
visits. A report will be produced for each visit, summarising work undertaken and detailing
any findings and proposed remedial work to be carried out. A copy of each report will be sent
to the Local Planning Authority.
3. WORK SPECIFICATIONS
Specification for Excavations within 2m of Root Protection Areas
The following procedure for excavations on the edge of RPAs will be carried out under the
watching brief of the Arboricultural Clerk of Works.
The excavation required will be clearly and accurately marked out.
The trench is to be excavated with a 5 tonne excavator with a toothless bucket working from inside
the foundation line. The toothless bucket reduces the risk of catching roots with the teeth of the
bucket. Once the compacted surface has been removed, the Air Spade will be used to explore the
trench for roots. Thin layers will then be peeled off with the excavator and the trench inspected for
roots by the supervising Arboriculturalist after each strip.
Any roots found will be pruned cleanly if required, preferably back to a side branch and using an
appropriate tool, such as secateurs, a pruning saw or a sharp hand saw in accordance with best
pruning practise.
The process will then be repeated until a depth of 600mm or until no more roots are found.
The excavations will then continue with no further Arboricultural Supervision.
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4. TREE PROTECTION
Generally
Before any machinery or materials are bought onto site and before any demolition, development or
stripping of soil commences, The Root Protection Area (RPA) indicated on the drawing shall be set
out and the Protective Barriers and Ground Protection must be installed as shown on the drawing.
The Protective Barriers and Ground Protection shall be regarded as sacrosanct, and shall not be
removed or altered without prior recommendation by an arboriculturist and approval of the local
planning authority.
The areas protected by fencing and ground protection shall be subject to the following restrictions:
I. Existing soil levels within the protected areas shall not be altered
II. No excavation of any kind shall take place within the protected areas.
III. The protected areas shall not be used for storage of any kind
IV. No vehicles or machinery shall be allowed into the areas protected by fencing
V. Should the developer require the above restrictions to be breeched for unforeseen reasons, an
appropriate method of works must be agreed with the Local Authority prior to any works taking place
within the protected areas.
Protective Barriers
Protective Barriers shall be erected to prevent access into designated areas around retained trees.
Once installed, all weather notices shall be attached to the each barrier with words such as:
‘’Construction Exclusion Zone – Keep Out’’. Protective Barriers shall be erected in accordance with
BS 5837 - See diagram 1.
Diagram 1: Protective Barrier – Illustration taken from BS5837 2005
�� The above detail is preferred because it uses materials that are readily available, it is resistant to impact, can
be re-used and enables inspection of the protected area.
�� In areas where impact is unlikely to occur, sturdy post and rail fencing may be used – alternatives to the
above detail must be rigid.
�� Portable fencing systems such as weldmesh panels on concrete feet are not suitable for use within the site,
but they may be used on the site boundary.
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Ground Protection
Ground protection shall be installed where access is required through designated areas around trees.
Where pedestrian access is required within the RPA, ground protection shall take the form of a single
thickness of scaffold boards on top of a compressible layer such as 100mm depth of crushed
limestone. A geotextile sheet shall be laid beneath the compressible layer. See diagram 2.
Diagram 2: Ground Protection – Illustration taken from BS5837 2005
�� The above detail shall be implemented where pedestrian access is required within Root Protection Areas
Where vehicular access is required within the RPA, ground protection shall take the form of a
permeable surface laid on a cellular confinement system. See diagram 3 overleaf.
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Diagram 3: Ground Protection – No-dig cellular confinement paving construction
�� The above detail shall be implemented where vehicular access is required within Root Protection Areas
NB Items 1-3 form the ground protection and must be implemented prior to vehicles being allowed access over
the Root Protection Area. If required items 4-8 can be implemented at a later stage, in which case a temporary
wearing course of Type 1 or similar should be added.
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15.0 Explanatory Notes
15.1 Categories
15.2 Below is an explanation of the categories used in the attached Tree Survey.
No Identifies the tree on the plan.
Species Common names are given to aid understanding for the wider
audience.
BS 5837 Category On the basis of this assessment, trees can be divided into one of
the following categories, and can be differentiated by crosshatching
or by colour: A-trees where retention is most desirable,
high category (colour green); B-trees where retention is
desirable, moderate category (colour blue); C-trees which could
be retained, low category (colour grey); R-trees for removal, fell
category (dark red). These categories are based on health, form,
safety, screening value, historical value and rarity. (BS
5837:2005).
DBH (mm) Diameter of main stem in millimetres from breast height. Where
the tree is a multi-stem, an average diameter is given.
Age Recorded as one of five categories:
Y Young. Recently planted or establishing tree that could be
transplanted without specialist equipment, ie up to 12-14 cms
stem girth.
S/M Semi-mature. An established tree but one which has not
reached its potential ultimate height and has significant growth
potential.
E/M Early-mature. A tree reaching its ultimate potential height,
whose growth rate is slowing down but will still increase in stem
diameter and crown spread and has a safe useful life expectancy.
M Mature. A mature specimen with limited potential for any
significant increase in size but with a reasonable safe useful life
expectancy.
O/M Over-mature. A senescent or moribund specimen with a
limited safe useful life expectancy. Possibly also containing
sufficient structural defects with attendant safety and/or duty of
care implications.
V Veteran
D Dead.
Height Recorded in metres, measured from the base of the tree.
Life Expectancy Relates to the prospective life expectancy of the tree and is given
as 4 categories: 1 = 40 years+; 2 = 20-40 years; 3 = 10-20
years; 4 = less than 10 years.
Crown spread Indicates the spread of the crown from the base of the tree.

Minimum distance This is a distance equal to 12 times the diameter of the tree at 1.5
metres for single stemmed trees and 10 times the diameter of the
base of the tree for multi stemmed specimens. (BS 5837:2005).
Influence distance Gives an indication of the distance at which this species of tree
has been associated with a building subsidence event. Based on
the Kew Root Survey data (Cutler & Richardson 1989) distance
figure that includes 75% of all recorded cases. It is recommended
that the 75% distance is used in preference to the 100% figure to
give a more representative indication (Gasson & Cutler 1998).
The range of species recorded in the Kew Root Survey is limited
and if the species in question is not listed then it will be attributed
with the distance of a similar scale tree with the same water
demand (as listed in the National House Builders Council
Standards chapter 4.2).
RPA Root Protection Area, defined in BS5837:2005 as ‘a layout design
tool indicating the area surrounding a tree that contains sufficient
rooting volume to ensure the survival of the tree, shown in plan
form in square metres’. Ideally this is an area around the tree that
must be kept clear of construction, level changes of construction
operations. Some methods of construction can be carried out
within the RPA of a retained tree but only if approved by the
Local Planning Authority’s tree officer.
Water Demand This gives the water demand of the species of tree when mature,
as given in the NHBC Standards Chapter 4.2 ‘Building Near
Trees’.
Visual Concerns the planning and landscape contribution to the
development site made by the tree, hedge or tree group, in terms
of its amenity value and prominence on the skyline along with
functional criteria such as the screening value, shelter provision
and wildlife significance.
Problems/comments
May include general comments about growth characteristic, how
it is affected by other trees and any previous surgery work; also,
specific problems such as deadwood, pests, diseases, broken
limbs, etc.
Work required Identifies the necessary tree work to mitigate anticipated
problems and deal with existing problems identified in the
previous category.
Priority This gives a priority rating to each tree allowing the client to
prioritise necessary tree works identified within the Tree Survey.
1 Urgent – works required immediately;
2 Works required within 6 months;
3 Works required within 1 year;
4 Re-inspect in 12 months.
0 Fell as part of implementation of planning consent.

SCHEDULE OF TREES Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Surveyed By: Hugh Coggles
Survey Date: 12/04/2007
Tree
No.
G001 Ornamental
Conifers
Species DBH Height
G002 Cherry, Silver
Birch & Robinia
G003 Privit, Lawson
Cypress, Holly,
Snow Berry,
Silver Birch &
Lime
G004 Various Fruit
Trees
G005 6 x Monterey
Cypress
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
28.3
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
250 13 EM
3
0
180 7 EM
2.16
14.7
2
350 16 M
4.2
55.4
2
100 4 EM
1.2
4.5
1
700 12 M
8.4
221.7
1
2
2
2
3/4
G006 Hawthorn 250 5 M
28.3
G007 Hawthorn 150 3 EM
3
1.8
10.2
1
1
0
2
1
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
Moderate
Bare earth
N4, E4, S4, W4
Moderate/Low
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
Moderate
Grass
N3, E3, S3, W3
High
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
High
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth at top of
a bank
Moderate, as these trees
do provide screening
Trees are in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate/Low Trees are generally in sound condition with no
signs of significant decay or disease
Moderate, as these trees
do provide screening
Trees run along the eastern boundary of No
141. Set within this group are a number of trees
which are located within No 143. Trees are
plotted and measured approximately as there
was no access to this property. Trees appear to
be in sound condition, although unable to
inspect bases of trees
Low These trees are generally in poor condition.
Have not been well maintained with grass
becoming overgrown at the bases preventing
good establishment
Moderate/Low The trees at the southern end of the group are
heavily suppressed. All trees are showing signs
of limb failures at points of decay with an
increased likelihood of further limb failures with
these trees
Low Trees are in reasonable condition with some ivy
and some deadwood, particularly one tree within
the centre of the group which appears to be dead
Moderate/High Trees are in sound condition forming a gappy
hedge along the road frontage. No signs of
disease or decay
B2
C2
B2
C2
R
C2
C2
None at present
None at present
None at present, although branches
could be trimmed back on the side of No
141
None at present
Would recommend removal of these trees
Fell dead tree
None at present
4
4
4
4
3
3
4

Tree
No.
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
18.1
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
H001 Lawson Cypress 200 7 EM
2.4
H002 Lawson Cypress 300 12 M
3.6
40.7
0
0
1
1/2
H003 Hawthorn 300 3.5 M
H004 Lawson
Cypress & a
mixture of early
mature and
semi mature
trees
3
28.3
0
200 9 EM/SM
2.4
18.1
H005 Laurel Hedge 100 2 SM
1.2
4.5
H006 Lawson Cypress 180 5 EM
2.16
14.7
H007 Hawthorn 150 2 EM
1.5
7.1
T001 Oak 800 10 M
9.6
289.5
0
0
0
0
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N2.5, E2.5, S2.5,
W2.5
High
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
High
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N0.5, E0.5, S0.5,
W0.5
Moderate
Bare earth
N1, E1, S1, W1
High
Bare earth
N0.5, E0.5, S0.5,
W0.5
High
Bare earth
N4, E4, S4, W4
High
Bare earth on a
raised bank
Moderate Trees are in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate Trees are in sound condition. Do provide
screening to the site. No signs of disease or
decay
High This is a relatively poorly managed hedge
consisting of individual trees rather than a
continuous hedge, however it does provide
valuable screening to the property and is a very
attractive roadside feature. There is some minor
decay and some ivy and bramble
Moderate, as these trees
do provide valuable
screening
Trees are in sound condition, is a rather gappy
hedge
Moderate Hedge is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate Hedge is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate This is an attractive hedge providing valuable
boundary screening. Has been well maintained.
Tops and sides have been clipped. There are
no signs of disease or decay
High Tree is on the northern side of Bucklesham
Road. Has ivy on the main stem and some
minor deadwood. Tree has a minor point of
decay at the base on the eastern side
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
B2
B2
None at present
None at present
Hedge would benefit from clipping and
filling gaps with further Hawthorn
None at present
None at present
None at present
Continue to clip sides and top to maintain
at current size
Remove ivy to allow further inspection
and remove deadwood
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3

Tree
No.
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
366.4
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
T002 Oak 900 7 M
10.8
T003 Oak 820 10 M
9.84
304.2
T004 Oak 850 12 M
10.2
326.9
T005 Tree of Heaven 690 8 M
6.9
149.6
2
2
2
1
1
1
2/3
T006 Silver Birch 240 9 M
2.88
26.1
T007 Lawson Cypress 220 7 EM
2.64
21.9
T008 Silver Birch 450 14 M
5.4
91.6
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N6, E5.5, S5.5, W5
High
Bare earth on a
bank
N5.5, E4, S4, W4
High
Bare earth at the
top of a bank
N7, E5, S5, W4.5
High
Bare earth
N7, E6, S7, W7
Moderate
Grass
N4, E3, S3, W3
Low
Bare earth
N1.5, E1.5, S1.5,
W1.5
High
Bare earth
N3, E5, S4.5, W4.5
Low
Bare earth
High Tree is on the northern side of Bucklesham
Road. Tree is in sound condition with a large
amount of ivy on the main stem and within the
crown. It does appear that the tree has lost its
top. Tree has a large cavity on the southern
side at approximately 2 metres. Does appear
that this tree is largely hollow, although due to its
reduced size does not represent any significant
risk
High Tree appears to be in sound condition, although
does have a large amount of ivy on the main
stem and within the crown. Tree also has some
minor deadwood
High Tree has a large amount of ivy on the main stem
and within the crown. Tree also has some minor
deadwood. No signs of any significant decay
Moderate Tree has multiple stems with included bark at
the base. Some surface roots which have
received some mower damage. Crown does
appear slightly sparse with a moderate amount
of deadwood
Moderate/High, as this
tree is clearly visible from
the road
Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate/High Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate/High Tree is in sound condition with some minor ivy
and deadwood
B3
B2
B2
C2
C2
C2
B2
Remove deadwood and strip ivy to allow
closer inspection
Remove ivy and deadwood
Strip ivy and remove deadwood
Remove deadwood and monitor annually
None at present
None at present
None at present
2
3
3
3
4
4
4

Tree
No.
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
26.1
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
T009 Silver Birch 240 11 EM
2.88
T010 Silver Birch 380 14 M
4.56
65.3
T011 Oak 470 6 SM
4.7
69.4
2
3
2.5
T012 Lawson Cypress 300 6 EM
3.6
40.7
T013 Silver Birch 420 16 M
5.04
79.8
T014 Silver Birch 610 16 M
6.1
116.9
0
3
1.5
T015 Lawson Cypress 300 10 EM
T016 &
T017
3.6
40.7
2
2
1
1
2
2
2/3
Lawson Cypress 380 10 M
4.56
65.3
1
0
1/2
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N2, E4, S3, W2.5
Low
Bare earth
N4, E4.5, S4, W4
Low
Bare earth
N3, E4, S2, W4
High
Bare earth
N1.5, E1.5, S1.5,
W1.5
High
Bare earth
N2, E2, S4, W4
Low
Bare earth
N4, E6, S6, W6
Low
Grass
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N2.5, E2.5, S2.5,
W2.5
High
Bare earth
Moderate Tree is in sound condition. Is slightly
suppressed by adjacent trees but no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate/High Tree is in sound condition with some minor ivy
and some minor deadwood
Moderate Tree is in sound condition. Is quite poorly
formed and slightly suppressed
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with some minor ivy.
Is suppressed by the adjacent tree accounting
for its asymmetrical crown
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay. Tree has some minor
deadwood
Low Tree is in quite poor condition with a very sparse
crown but no signs of decay
Moderate Trees are in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
Monitor annually
None at present
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4

Tree
No.
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
46.3
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
T018 Deodar Cedar 320 13 EM
3.84
T019 Crab Apple 480 6 M
4.8
72.4
0
1.5
1
1/2
T020 Silver Birch 470 11 M
4.7
69.4
T021 Scots Pine 250 8 EM
28.3
T022 Lime 400 16 M
T023 &
T024
3
4
50.3
Scots Pine 400 14 M
4.8
72.4
T025 Scots Pine 185 7 SM
2.22
15.5
T026 Field Maple 250 7 EM
3
28.3
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N3, E3, S3, W3
Moderate
Bare earth
N4, E4, S4, W4
Moderate
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
Low
Bare earth
N2.5, E3, S3.5,
W1.5
Moderate
Bare earth
N2, E5, S4, W5
Moderate
Bare earth
N3, E4, S3, W4
Moderate
Bare earth
N1, E2.5, S2, W2
Moderate
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
Moderate
Bare earth
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with some minor
deadwood and a minor damaged branch
hanging within the crown
Moderate This is an attractive tree in sound condition with
some points of included bark at stem unions but
no signs of any significant decay or disease
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with two main
leaders. No signs of any significant decay
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay. Tree has some minor
deadwood. Is slightly suppressed by adjacent
trees
Moderate Tree appears to be in sound condition, although
the survey of this tree has been carried out from
an adjacent property, as access has not been
allowed, therefore all measurements are
approximate
Moderate/High Located within the curtilege of adjacent property
with no access. Trees are in sound condition
with no signs of disease or decay. Some minor
deadwood
Moderate/Low Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate This is an attractive tree with no signs of disease
or decay. Slightly suppressed by the adjacent
Robinia
B2
B2
C2
B2
B2
B2
C2
B2
Remove hanging branch and remove
deadwood
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Tree
No.
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
87.6
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
T027 Robinia 440 10 M
5.28
3
2/3
T028 Scots Pine 270 7 EM
2.7
22.9
T029 Field Maple 300 7 EM
28.3
3
2.5
T030 Oak 800 6 M
3
9.6
289.5
T031 Ash 800 6 M
201.1
T032 Oak 720 16 M
8
8.64
234.5
T033 Oak 320 6 EM
3.84
46.3
T034 Oak 820 16 M
9.84
304.2
2
2
2
2
2.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N5, E5, S5, W5
Moderate
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
Moderate
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
Moderate
Bare earth
N6, E6, S6, W6
Moderate
Bare earth
N5, E5, S5, W5
Moderate
Bare earth
N7, E7, S7, W7
High
Bare earth at the
top of a bank
N6, E1, S5, W6
High
Bare earth at the
top of a bank
N5, E4, S6, W4.5
High
Bare earth on a
bank
Moderate Tree is in reasonable condition with some
deadwood but no signs of significant decay.
Tree has some minor dieback and a slightly
sparse crown
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay. Some surface roots from the
northern side
High Tree has lost its top, resulting in decay at
approximately 5 metres. This does not affect
the stability of this tree. This is still an attractive
roadside tree
High, as a roadside tree This is an old coppiced tree with some ivy, but
no signs of any significant decay or deadwood
High This is a very attractive open grown Oak tree
containing no signs of significant decay or
disease. Some minor deadwood
High Tree is in sound condition, although is
suppressed by the adjacent Oak accounting for
its asymmetrical crown which is predominantly
loaded towards the west. There are no signs of
disease or decay
High Tree is in reasonable condition with some large
sections of deadwood within the crown and
some damaged branches but no signs of
significant decay on the main stem
C2
B2
B2
B3
B2
A2
C2
B3
Remove deadwood and monitor annually
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
Remove deadwood
None at present
Remove deadwood and damaged
branches
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
2

Tree
No.
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
11.6
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
T035 Pine 160 5 SM
T036 &
T037
T038 &
T039
1.92
Silver Birch 400 11 M
Monterey
Cypress
4
50.3
0
3
660 21 M
7.92
197.1
1
2
2/3
T040 Lawson Cypress 350 7 M
T041 Almond Leafed
Pear
T042 &
T043
4.2
55.4
2
0
720 5 M
7.2
162.9
Lawson Cypress 400 7 M
T044 Monterey
Cypress
T045 Monterey
Cypress
4
50.3
1
0
1
2
2/3
590 10 M
7.08
157.5
2
800 12 M
9.6
289.5
3
2
3/4
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N2, E2, S2, W2
Moderate
Grass
N4, E4, S4, W4
Low
Bare earth
N4.5, E4.5, S4.5,
W4.5
High
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N3, E5, S5, W4
Moderate
Bare earth
N2.5, E2.5, S2.5,
W2.5
High
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W2
High
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
High
Bare earth
Moderate although tree
does have high growth
potential to become a high
amenity tree
Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate Trees are located offsite, therefore
measurements are approximate. Trees are in
sound condition with no signs of disease or
decay
High, as they are skyline
trees
Trees are in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay. Growing very close together,
centrally forming one canopy
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate/Low Tree does contain numerous points of decay
and evidence of hollow branches and dieback,
although is an unusual tree
Low Trees are generally in poor condition having
some split limbs and gaps within canopy
Low Tree is suppressed by the adjacent Pine but no
signs of disease or decay
Moderate/Low Tree is generally in poor condition. There is a
large limb failure on the northern side with
significant decay. Tree has a ganoderma
fruiting body at the base, also included bark at
the main stem union. There is evidence of
branch failures within the crown
C2
B2
B2
C2
B2
C2
C2
R
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
Would recommend reducing by
approximately 20% back to sand wood
and removing deadwood
Remove hanging branches
None at present
Fell tree
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
3

Tree
No.
T046 Monterey
Cypress
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
95.7
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
460 12 M
5.52
2
3/4
T047 Sycamore 520 15 M
6.24
122.3
1/2
T048 Oak 520 10 EM
T049 Monterey
Cypress
6.24
122.3
2
1
800 11 OM
9.6
289.5
T050 Lawson Cypress 400 12 M
50.3
0
1
4
1/2
T051 Whitebeam 300 11 OM
4
3.6
40.7
T052 Willow 200 7 M
T053 &
T054
2.4
18.1
0
2
3
3/4
Birch 450 15 M
5.4
91.6
1
1
2/3
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N1, E3, S4, W1
High
Bare earth
N5, E5, S5, W5
Moderate
Bare earth
N6, E6, S6, W6
High
Bare earth
N4, E4, S4, W4
High
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N4, E4, S3, W2
Moderate
Bare earth
N3, E1, S3, W4
High
Bare earth
N5, E3, S6, W5
Low
Bare earth
Low Tree is in poor condition with significant decay
on the main stem with evidence of branch
failures on the northern side. There is buckling
on the main stem
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay. Is an attractive, open grown
tree
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with some minor
deadwood but no signs of significant decay or
disease
Low Tree is in poor condition with a large limb failure
and extensive decay. There is a likelihood of
further failures
Low This is a multi stemmed tree with no signs of
disease or decay
Low Tree is in generally poor condition with
significant dieback within the crown
Low Tree is in poor condition. Is suppressed by
adjacent Birch trees. There is significant
dieback within the crown
Moderate Trees are in reasonable condition. Tree 53 has
lost its top and is likely to have some decay at
this point. There is a significant amount of ivy
on the main stem which is making it very difficult
to fully assess for decay
R
B2
B2
R
C2
C2/R
R
C2
Fell tree
None at present
None at present
Fell tree
None at present
None at present, although consideration
should be given to the removal of this
tree in the near future
Fell tree
Remove ivy to allow further inspection
3
4
4
2
4
3
3
3

Tree
No.
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
13.1
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
T055 Hawthorn 170 5 EM
2.04
T056 Ash 245 9 EM
2.94
27.2
T057 Norway Spruce 280 12 EM
3.36
35.5
T058 Walnut 180 7 SM
T059 &
T060
T061 &
T062
T063 -
T068
2.16
14.7
Lawson Cypress 200 11 EM
2.4
18.1
Silver Birch 450 14 M
5.4
91.6
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
1
2/3
Lawson Cypress 250 11 EM
28.3
T069 Oak 620 6 OM
3
7.44
173.9
4
0
3
1
1/2
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N3, E3, S3, W3
High
Bare earth
N4, E4, S4, W4
Moderate
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N4, E4, S3, W4
Moderate
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N5, E4, S3, W4
Low
Bare earth
N1.5, E1.5, S1.5,
W1.5
High
Bare earth
N4, E4, S4, W4
High
Bare earth at the
top of a bank on
edge of road
Low Tree is suppressed by adjacent Birch trees. Has
significant ivy on the main stem, although no
apparent signs of disease or decay
Moderate This is an attractive tree in sound condition with
no signs of disease or decay
Moderate Tree is in sound condition, although slightly
sparse with no signs of disease or decay
Moderate/Low Tree is in sound condition with a slight lean to
the north but no signs of disease or decay
Moderate/Low Trees are in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate Trees are in sound condition with a lean to the
north. Tree has some ivy on the main stem and
some minor deadwood
Moderate Trees are in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
High Tree has lost its crown. Is a single stem to
approximately 4 metres. Significant decay. Is
entirely hollow with a newly formed small crown
which is healthy
C2
B2
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
C3
Cut ivy and strip as far as possible
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
Continue to maintain a small crown to
prevent any limb failures. Should be
retained at approximately its current size
or re-pollarded on a regular basis
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3

Tree
No.
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
55.4
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
T070 Oak 350 8 EM
4.2
T071 Oak 1000 15 M
452.4
T072 Oak 790 8 M
12
9.48
282.3
T073 Oak 710 7 OM
8.52
228
T074 Oak 800 7 M
201.1
T075 Scots Pine 250 7 EM
8
28.3
T076 Oak 800 10 M
3
9.6
289.5
T077 Leyland Cypress 320 6 EM
3.2
32.2
3
2
3
5
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N5, E6, S6, W4
High
Bare earth
N7, E7, S6, W5
High
Grass on top of a
bank on edge of
road
N5, E6, S4, W3
High
Bare earth on top of
a bank
N2, E3, S4, W4
High
Grass
N6, E5, S6, W5
High
Grass on top of the
bank
N3, E3, S3, W3
Moderate
Bare earth
N6, E4.5, S4, W5
High
Grass
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
High Tree is in sound condition. Is slightly
suppressed but no signs of disease or decay
High Tree does have some significant dieback within
the crowns. Has some large sections of
deadwood. There is a pocket of decay at the
base on the southern side
High Tree has significant decay and signs of fungal
activity, particularly on the eastern side at the
base where there is a large cavity. There is
some minor deadwood within the crown
Moderate Tree is in declining condition with significant
cavities at the base on the east and western
side. There is evidence of limb failures within
the crown and woodpecker activity and some
significant deadwood
Moderate/High Tree has two main stems from ground level and
significant decay on the northern most stem.
Tree has some deadwood within the crown
Moderate Tree is in sound condition. Is slightly
suppressed by the adjacent hedge but no signs
of disease or decay
High Tree has some flaring at the base and there is a
possibility of internal decay although not thought
to be significant enough to affect the stability of
this tree. Has been reduced in the past. Has
some minor deadwood within the crown
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
B2
B3
B3
C3
C3
B2
B3
C2
None at present
Remove deadwood and monitor health
annually
Remove deadwood and monitor annually
Remove deadwood and monitor annually
Remove deadwood and monitor annually
None at present
Remove deadwood and monitor annually
None at present
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
4

Tree
No.
T078 &
T079
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
33
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
Silver Birch 270 11 EM
T080 Monterey
Cypress
T081 &
T082
T083 -
T090
T091 &
T092
3.24
23.9
2
1/2
230 10 SM
2.76
Scots Pine 440 11 M
5.28
87.6
Lawson Cypress 250 8 EM
Monterey
Cypress
3
28.3
0
3
0
1
1
2/3
800 12 M
201.1
3.5
2/3
T093 Cherry 230 7 M
T094 Monterey
Cypress
T095 Blue Atlantic
Cedar
8
2.76
23.9
1
2/3
800 12 M
8
201.1
3.5
2/3
470 14 EM
5.64
99.9
0
1
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N3, E3, S3, W3
Low
Grass
N2, E2, S1, W2
High
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
Moderate
Grass
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N4, E4, S4, W4
High
Bare earth
N5, E5, S4, W1
Moderate
Bare earth
N4, E4, S4, W4
High
Bare earth
N5, E4, S4.5, W4.5
Moderate
Grass
Moderate Trees are in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate/High Trees are in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Low These trees are all suppressed by the adjacent
larger Pine trees and Monterey Cypress. Trees
are slightly sparse but there are no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate Trees are in reasonable condition which have
had canopies raised. There are no signs of any
significant decay at present
Low Tree is suppressed by the adjacent Monterey
Cypress but no signs of any significant decay
Moderate Trees are in reasonable condition which have
had canopies raised. There are no signs of any
significant decay at present
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay. Is an attractive open grown
tree
B2
C2
B2
C2
C2
C2
C2
B2
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present, although would suggest
that removing these trees would benefit
the adjacent Pines
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Tree
No.
T096 -
T101
T102 -
T110
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
26.1
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
Lawson Cypress 240 11 EM
2.88
0
1/2
Silver Birch 340 15 M
4.08
52.3
T111 Hazel 350 4 M
T112 -
T115
Lawson
Cypress
Conifers
4.2
55.4
2
1.5
320 3.5 M
3.2
32.2
2
1
1/2
T116 Rowan 240 4 M
2.4
18.1
0
2/3
T117 Sweet Chestnut 510 15 EM
6.12
117.7
T118 Monterey Pine 890 18 M
10.68
358.3
1
1
1
1/2
T119 Scots Pine 360 12 M
4.32
58.6
0
0
1
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
Low
Bare earth
N3, E3, S3, W3
Moderate
Grass
N1, E1, S1, W1
High
Bare earth
N3, E2, S1, W3
Moderate
Bare earth
N4, E3, S6, W5
Moderate
Grass
N5, E7, S7, W8
Moderate
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
Moderate
Bare earth
Moderate, as the trees do
provide screening
between properties
Tree is showing no signs of disease or decay but
some trees are slightly suppress
Moderate Trees are generally in sound condition. T110 is
suppressed and is showing signs of dieback.
T107 has significant decay and would
recommend removal of this tree. The remaining
trees appear sound and containing only minor
deadwood
Moderate/Low This is a very attractive small tree which is well
formed with a symmetrical crown. No signs of
disease or decay
Low Tree have been pruned as small cylindrical
bushes. No signs of disease or decay
Moderate/Low Tree is in sound condition. Is slightly
suppressed and does have some included bark
at the base and some minor deadwood within
the crown
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with some minor
deadwood but no significant decay or disease
Moderate/High Tree is in sound condition, but doe some minor
damaged branches and some deadwood
Moderate Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
C2
B2
B2
C2
C2
B2
B2
B2
None at present
Fell tree T107 and T110 and monitor the
remaining trees annually
None at present
None at present
None at present
None at present
Remove deadwood and damaged
branches
None at present
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4

Tree
No.
Species DBH Height
Min Dist
RPA (m²)
221.7
Base of
Crown
Age
Life
Expect.
T120 Monterey Pine 700 17 M
T121 &
T122
8.4
Sycamore 400 12 M
50.3
T123 Corsican Pine 270 9 EM
T124 -
T127
4
3.24
33
Silver Birch 220 10 EM
2.64
21.9
T128 Lawson Cypress 220 6 EM
2.2
15.2
T129 Lawson Cypress 230 8 EM
2.76
23.9
0
1
3
1
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
1
Crown Spread Visual Problems / Comments BS
Work Required
Priority
Water Demand
Cat
Ground Cover
N5, E2, S7, W6
Moderate
Bare earth
N5, E5, S5, W5
Moderate
Bare earth
N2, E3, S2.5, W2
Moderate
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
Low
Grass
N1, E1, S1, W1
High
Bare earth
N2, E2, S2, W2
High
Bare earth
Moderate Tree is in sound condition, but is slightly
suppressed by the adjacent T118 but together,
trees form a large attractive single canopy. Tree
contains some deadwood and minor damaged
branches
Moderate These trees are located offsite. They are in
sound condition with no signs of disease or
decay
Moderate/Low Tree appears to be sparse with some minor
deadwood. Has a slight lean to the northeast
Moderate Trees are in sound condition collectively forming
an attractive group with no signs of disease or
decay
Low Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
Moderate/Low Tree is in sound condition with no signs of
disease or decay
B2
B2
C2
C2
C2
C2
Remove deadwood and damaged
branches
None at present
None at present
None at present
No works required
No works required
3
4
4
4
4
4