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(21/05316/TPO) - Oakhill House, 39 The Knoll, Beckenham, BR3 5JH

Meeting: 03/02/2022 - Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 (Item 84)

84 (21/05316/TPO) - Oakhill House, 39 The Knoll, Beckenham, BR3 5JH pdf icon PDF 773 KB

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Decision:

Permission for felling was refused

Minutes:

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Description of Application: T1 Oak tree - Section fell as close to ground level as possible and replace.

 

Members had to decide whether or not to consent to the proposed tree removal. The recommendation of the Planning Officers was that consent be granted.

 

Oral objections to the application were heard on the night. 

 

The Chairman stated that she had received a number of emails from local residents expressing concern for the well-being of the tree and she had also been contacted by Ward Councillor Stephen Wells who opposed the felling of the oak tree.

 

A  Member and the Chairman noted that the TPO for this tree had been confirmed on 25th November 2021 and they therefore wondered why it was now being brought back to Committee when there were no material changes from the previous application.

 

Members, having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that the APPLICATION BE REFUSED because the proposed works were considered unnecessary at this time, had not been sufficiently justified and would therefore have an undue impact on the amenity of the local area. This application would negate the objectives of the TPO and conflict with Policies 73 and 74 of the Bromley Local Plan (adopted January 2019) and Policy G7 of the London Plan (adopted March 2021.