Agenda and minutes

The Executive Director, Economy and Public Protection, will report that the Inspectors appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment have: -

(a)    Dismissed the appeal by Ian Robert Hodgson against this authority’s decision to refuse permission for Felling of 1 no. Cypress tree protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.3) 1962 (T52) at 67 Milbank Court, Darlington, DL3 9PF (Ref No 22/01281/TF) (copy of Inspector’s decision enclosed).

(b)   Dismissed the appeal by Rory Brownless against this authority’s decision to refuse permission for Works to 1 no. Pine (T4) protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.17) 2006 - reduce easterly limb overhanging house by up to 3.5 m at 2 Quaker Lane, Darlington, DL1 5PB (Ref No 24/00064/TF) (copy of Inspector’s decision enclosed).

(c)    Dismissed the appeal by Janine Mitchell against this authority’s decision to refuse permission for Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.3) 1962 A2 - 1 no. Beech and 1 no. Lime - prune back branch tips overhanging the garden (27 Staindrop Crescent) by upto 3m at Greystones Drive, Darlington (Ref No 23/00338/TF) (copy of Inspector’s decision enclosed).

Recommended – That the reports be received.

Report of Executive Director, Economy and Public Protection