31 Crockerton Road, London, SW17 7HE Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

T1 Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), main stem within the neighbouring Housing Association property. Existing dimensions: height approx. 14m, stem diameter approx. 450mm at 1.5m, radial crown spread approx. 6m. Works are proposed subject to written permission from the adjoining Housing Association, as owner of the tree. Proposed works: Crown reduce by approx. 2m in height and approx. 1.5m in radial spread on all aspects, pruning back to suitable growth points and previous reduction points where present. On the building side, cut back all branches to give 3m clearance from the building. Reduce long extension growth by up to approx. 1.5m back to suitable laterals, to improve the balance of the crown while retaining its main branch framework. Remove dead, damaged and defective branches over 25mm diameter throughout the crown. Justification: Black locust is a species prone to branch failure, and this tree has produced long extension growth that carries weight at the ends of its limbs and has grown close to the building. The reduction will reduce end loading and the risk of branch failure, give safe clearance from the roof, gutters and windows, and keep the tree at a size suited to its position, while retaining a balanced crown and avoiding unnecessarily severe pruning. Removal of dead, damaged and defective branches is routine maintenance. General specification: All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree work. Recommendations. Reduction cuts to be made to suitable growth points, with each retained branch at least one third of the diameter of the branch removed. Data via plota.co.uk