Issue - meetings

REMOVAL OF OAK TREE REFUSED

Description of application – T1 Oak - Remove.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Committee Member and Ward Member Councillor Cuthbert referred to the historic importance of the oak trees in the locality. Tree Protection Orders should be taken seriously and allowing this tree to be felled would set a precedent for future applications.

The Chairman acknowledged that the foundations of the extension to the property were inadequate.

Councillor Onslow considered that the insurance company should have taken steps to prevent further damage by inserting a root barrier.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that the application to remove one oak tree BE REFUSED as recommended, for the reason and informatives set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning.