Agenda item

Report of the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services

The Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report (previously circulated) advising Members of three objections which had been received to the making of a Tree Preservation Order in relation to one semi mature sycamore (Acer) growing on land to the side of 1 Sussex Way.

It was reported that the tree was in reasonable form and condition and had a high amenity value as it was highly visible from several viewpoints.

The submitted report outlined a summary of the objections which had been received to the making of the Order.

Discussion ensued on the current position in relation to pieces of unadopted land within the Borough which still belonged to the Companies that built the original housing estates and the Chair reported that he would ask Officers to look into the matter further.

(NOTE  - Councillor J Taylor left the table for the above item and, after speaking, left the room, whilst the item was being discussed).

RESOLVED – That thesemi mature Sycamore Tree is in a reasonable form and condition with co-dominate stems with a slight inclusion and there appears to be no reason why the tree cannot add to the amenity value of the wider community for many years to come as it matures which justifies it protection.