Torkington House Creswick Road Acton Ealing W3 9HF

Proposal

T1-Holly(ilex aquifolia) -reduce crown by 1m (25%) to suitable growth points -prune lateral side to see-shape to rounded 'umbrella' form T3-Hazel(Corylus)-self-set, multi-stems, growing too close to fence -fell to ground level T4-Cherry(Prunus)-newly planted -reduce all 'leggy' stems by up to 1m to formative prune to shape and tidy T5-Cherry(Prunus)-newly planted -light reduction by up to 1m to formative prune to shape and tidy T6-Norway Maple(Acer platanoides) -reduce crown by 2m(30%) to suitable growth points -reduce lateral branches to shape, balance and tidy -lift where necessary to allow greater clearance over paved area T7-Cotoneaster(C.frigidus) -reduce long looping branches back to main canopy line -reduce and thin remaining crown to shape and tidy T8-Cherry(Prunus) -reduce crown by 1.5m(25%) to suitable growth points -reduce inbound lateral branches by 1.3m to shape, balance and tidy T9-Tall Holly(Ilex aquifolia) -reduce crown height by 2m(30%) to suitable growth points -trim all side branch growth by 0.75m -crown lift by 1m by removing all lower branches back to main trunk to reduce shading in shrubbery area T10-Large English Oak(Quercus robur) -reduce crown by 3m(25%) to suitable growth points -reduce inbound lowest hanging branches by up to 3m to allow more light onto patio area G1-5x Sycamore(Acer pseudoplatanus)-creates single crown -reduce ALL crown by 4m(30%) to suitable growth points -reduce all lateral branch lengths to match(3m) ensuring cut back hard over highway T11-White Poplar(popular alba)-although tree appears in good health with full leaf coverage, observed large historic cavity at trunk base caused by heartwood decay; cambium wood around trunk periphery appear 70% intact; RS to investigate further requesting arb consultant carry out extent of decay using micro-drilling techniques and resulting report RECOMMENDED WORK FOR NOW -reduce crown to previous pollard points(7m regrowth) carry out full aerial health inspection to check f

Key dates

1. Started16 September 2026
2. Decided5 November 2026

Official record