Regarding tree management and pruning works with reference to industry standards and BS3998:2010 relating to 3No. London Plane trees located within the footway area on New North Road in Exeter, outside John Lewis department store (grid ref: X: 292298 Y: 092913):
Please provide a copy of the tree pruning works specification with respect of the completed works.
The specification that was issued to the tree surgery contractor was:
Crown reduction of 1m – 1.5m all-round so the branches are not interfering with the traffic light or traffic light sensor. Attached to the traffic light is a sensor for the cycle lane, which is currently obstructed. See attached in the photos section a drawing showing an envelope of visibility for the sensor which needs to be achieved.
We have provided the six images that are referred to in the specification:.