Agenda item

15 Garthlands, Heighington – The Head of Planning Development and Environmental Health submitted a report (previously circulated) to advise Members of an objection received in respect of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 2019 No. 10, which covered one Mature Alder (Alnus spp) growing in the rear garden of 15 Garthlands, Heighington.

The submitted report stated that Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 2019 No. 10, had been made as a result of a planning application (ref. no. 19/00551/FUL) submitted to the local planning authority to demolish the existing bungalow at 15 Garthlands and erect a replacement dormer bungalow. It was reported that the application originally proposed to fell the Alder tree as part of the development proposals, but that the planning application was subsequently amended to retain the Alder tree and an Arboricultural Impact assessment (AIA) was submitted which confirmed that the Alder tree would not be adversely affected by the new dwelling subject to measures being put in place to protect the tree during the course of the development. 

(In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the report of the Head of Planning Development and Environmental Health, objections received from the occupants of 15 Garthlands and from the occupants of the adjacent dwelling, 14 Garthlands, Heighington, a petition with seven signatories supporting the removal of the tree, the observations of the Council’s Senior Arboricultural Officer, and the views of the Objector, whom the Committee heard).

The following Motion was moved by McCollom, and seconded by Councillor Allen:

‘That the TPO be confirmed without modification.’

The following Amendment to the Motion was moved by Councillor Tait, and seconded by Councillor Clarke:

‘That the TPO not be confirmed’

The Amendment was carried and thus became the Substantive Motion, and a vote was subsequently taken on the Substantive Motion.

RESOLVED – That the TPO not be confirmed.