Agenda item

25/00360/TF – Felling of 1 No. Monterey Cypress T.10 protected under Tree Preservation Order (No. 3) 1983.

(In making its decision, the Committee took into consideration the Planning Officer’s report (previously circulated), the views of the Council’s Arboriculture Team Leader and Ecology Officer. Six letters of objection and eleven letters of support were taken into consideration, alongside the views of the Ward Councillor whom the Committee heard).

RESOLVED – That consent be granted subject to the following conditions:

1. The works to which this consent relates shall be completed within two years from the date of this consent.

REASON –In accordance with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) Regulations 2012.

2. The approved felling shall only be carried out in accordance with British Standards Recommendations for Tree work - BS 3998:2010.

REASON – To ensure that the works are carried out in a satisfactory manner.

3. Within 12 months of the felling of the tree, the owner of the land shall plant a Silver Birch tree in a location as close to the felled tree as practicable and within the grounds of St Cuthbert’s Place.  The tree shall be not less than nursery standard size and conform to British Standard 3936 Nursery Stock specification.

REASON – In the interests of the amenity of the locality in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.