Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Description of application – TG2 Group of Oak trees - Fell nearest two trees to the subject property to near ground level.  SUBJECT TO TPO 513 (22.12.1987)

Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Michael Tickner, inobjection to the application were received at the meeting.

Ferguson Close was well known to Councillor Ticker both he and the local residents valued the amenity value of the group of oak trees which made an important contribution to the area. The trees pre-dated the construction of the conservatory of 6 Ferguson Close and his view was that the conservatory foundation had been built inadequately and the trees should not be felled and suggested an investigation of the root barrier.

The Chairman had visited the site and seen the trees and conservatory from the rear of 7 Ferguson Close and she considered the oak trees to look healthy, to be of great amenity value and a sanctuary to wildlife and agreed that the root barrier be restored to protect the trees and proposed that the application should be refused.  Councillor Kira Gabbert seconded the motion.

The Director of Corporate Services Legal representative advised Members to consider a deferral of the decision pending investigation of the root barrier.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED for the following reason with an informative to read:-

REASON:- The application has failed to acknowledge the adequacy of the conservatory's foundations and consider alternative repairs. The proposals would negate the objectives of the TPO and therefore conflict with Policies 73, 74 of The Bromley Local Plan (adopted January 2019), Policy 7.21 of The London Plan (adopted March 2016) and The London Borough of Bromley Tree Management Strategy (2016-2020). 

INFORMATIVE:  You are advised that formal consent is not required for the removal of deadwood, dangerous branches and ivy from protected trees.