SE9 5NS.

2 COMMON ASH - FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR (TAG NO 1 & 2 ON ATTACHED MAP) WORKS RELATING TO THIS APPLICATION: Pollard both tree tag 1 & 2 removing the top third of both crowns. Reshape if appropriate. REASON: Damage caused by vehicular traffic up Court Road on 14 October 2024 and our emergency remediation works were detailed in the email of 17 October 2024 sent to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Tree Officer @ 13:27. Subsequently there have been two further sections of one or both trees that have come down during high winds on 20 June 2025 and 28 June 2025. There is also a further breakage in the canopy which will fall down over the flower bed in due course. Our view is contrary to the Ash Dieback Class 1 shown in the April 2024 Report, as the frequency of these breakages are increasing. It is also been noticed that the Ash "keys/samaras" have turned black whereas those on healthier trees are the light green colour one would expect. We feel this indicates extreme stress on the trees through possible exacerbation of Ash Dieback, as well as possible effect from drought.

FLAT 1, 100 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5NS · premises record

SYCAMORE - ACER PSEUDOPLATANUS (TAG NO 15 ON ATTACHED MAP) WORKS RELATING TO THIS APPLICATION: All dead branches to be removed. Reduce all lateral branches on the South/South West side by 2.5 metres to balance tree. Thin by 20% overall. Once tree is accessed a full & detailed assessment of the old longitudinal crack in lateral SE branch to be made and any resulting remediation work to be carried out at the same time. REASON: The likelihood of failure of dead branches has been evident from recent wind damage as Sycamore branches are not resilient when dead and advance decay is likely. These works were mentioned in the June 2021 report and given a category 2 rating by Down to Earth Trees Limited i.e. within 6 months of the report. Again issues mentioned in the April 2024 report labelled once more as a category 2, but unfortunately the Management Company were not in a position to carry out these works owing to other more urgent requirements. The Royal Borough of Greenwich Tree Officer inspected this tree during her site visit on the 20 June 2024 @ 2pm, was fully aware of the tree condition then and confirmed that work needed to be carried out on this specimen at the earliest opportunity. Since that meeting in June 2024 the tree has deteriorated and more damage/decay is evident.

100 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5NS · premises record

WESTERN RED CEDAR - THUJA PLICATA (TAG NO 16 ON ATTACHED MAP) WORKS RELATING TO THIS APPLICATION: Perform a crown lift of 4 metres. REASON: The attached photographs were taken from the ground looking upwards towards the balcony at the rear of Flat 1/96. We were not able to access the balcony itself at the time, but suffice to say the lower section of this Cedar has grown considerably and the branches are almost touching the balcony and obviously restricting much of the light to the lounge of Flat 1/96.

100 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5NS · premises record

COMMON ASH - FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR (TAG NO 26 ON ATTACHED MAP) WORKS RELATING TO THIS APPLICATION: Fell the complete SW facing stem of this multi stem Ash Tree REASON: Dead branches were removed during works carried out on Monday 15 July 2024. Whilst the included basal union was regarded as low concern in April 2024 & its likelihood of failure was considered moderate to low, the attached photographs show continuing Ash Dieback of between Fraxinus Vitality Classes 3 and 4. The tree inspector was fully aware of the tree condition then and it has deteriorated since then because of evident Dieback and the effects of the constant high winds we have had over the 2024/25 winter and this spring.

100 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5NS · premises record

COMMON HOLLY - ILEX AQUIFOLIUM (TAG NO 47 ON ATTACHED MAP) WORKS RELATING TO THIS APPLICATION: Fell and remove entire tree REASON: As stated in email of 11th April 2025 @ 15:28 Has developed two significant areas of dead foliage in the lower branches close to head height over the last month or so; The trunk seems to have moved further eastwards over the winter, probably because there are no live branches on its north or northwest face. We presume these dead branches and canopy have died because of crowding by neighbouring trees; There are many dead stems in the upper crown and the whole tree is showing signs of advanced decline, which is now being exacerbated by the recent dying branches. This evident decay is continuing and as of July 2025 the majority of living foliage comes from neighbouring trees which would benefit after the felling of this Holly.

FLAT 1, 100 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5NS · premises record

COPPER BEECH - FAGUS SYLVATICA PURPEREA (TAG NO 49 ON ATTACHED MAP) WORKS RELTING TO THIS APPLICATION: Fell and Remove Entire Tree REASON: This tree was assessed by Atworth Arboricultural Limited (See Report Attached) who found that the tree had an extensive cavity at 8m with associated significant decay. Further, the heavy die back in the crown indicates that the roots are affected by decay. Given the above, it was considered by Atworth that the integral structure of the tree is compromised and that it should be removed as soon as practically possible, particularly as the residents are unable to use the garden with the unsafe tree. It is planned for several new trees to be planted including, but not limited to, Red Robins and Silver Birch. However, given the suspected root rot of the existing Copper Beech, any new trees will be planted in different locations within the Estate. This planting will be carried out by a professional company commencing early 2025.

FLAT 1, 100 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5NS · premises record

1. Liquid Amber - see T4 - previously referred to as Sugar Gum on previous application - 2 1/2 metre crown reduction - overgrown/out of shape/at risk of branches snapping 2. Willow - see T5 - 3 metre crown reduction - the willow is suffering/excess branches breaking/dying - in attempt to save. 3. Eucalyptus- see T7 - height reduction of 3 metres - small tree which has grown in height very quickly - to prevent damage to garages in close proximity Please see plan for position of existing trees and those previously removed with permission of the council.

116 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5NS · premises record

T1 & T2 - Sycamore trees - Remove all dead and diseased wood. Reduce back the reminding crown to balance the trees - appr. 2m from the height and 1m from the sides.

110 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5NS · premises record

T49 Copper beech in centre of rear garden. Current height 20m, current radial spread 7m: - Carry out reduction in crown height only by up to 2 metres to alleviate peak wind sail effect. Minor pruning to upper lateral branches only necessary for blending in with top. REASON FOR WORK: Aerial inspection of tree carried out in December 2021 uncovered stem cavity of significant proportions. Subsequent TreeCalc test recommended a light crown height reduction. T45 Common Lime on boundary: - Fell to ground level. REASON FOR WORK: Hollow sounding around southern half of stem circumference indicative of extensive internal decay with likelihood of failure increased to the north.

FLAT 1, 96 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5NS · premises record

Ash - Crown lift by 5m due to shading

100 COURT ROAD, ELTHAM · premises record