21 Dean Lane Winchester Hampshire SO22 5LH Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

T6 - Scots Pine. A substaintial, mature sized, but poor specimen scots pine, in very close proximity to the right side of the property. Given it's condition the tree has low amenity value and for the majority of the year is significantly obscured from public view by several very large beech trees. Since previously inspected by the Tree Officer, several large branches have dropped so they are now in contact with the property's roof. Given the tree?s mature height, ongoing growth and proximity to the property, if left these branches are at extremely high risk of causing damage to the roof. Should they drop furtuer, or fall due to any storm instability, the damage to property would be significant and extensive. Having sought advice regarding possible pruning / canopy lifting of the pine, we have been advised that, given the condition and shape of the tree, the options here are limited. In addition, as this is a mature tree, the root system is at high risk of causing future damage to the building as well as indirect effects on underground services. With the concern regarding foreseeable structural and safety impacts, which are considered to outweigh the tree?s amenity value due to its condition and specific positioning in relation to other mature trees, this application is to fell the tree. If necessary to support the application, we would be happy to replant a more suitable species in ground away from the building. However, there are already numerous other well established trees as the property, several of which already protected by TPOs. Data via plota.co.uk