Agenda item

AS RECOMMENDED

Description of application - T1 Laurel adjacent to entrance gate - Prune back north and west lateral branches to improve access. G2 Line of Cypress along north and west boundaries - Fell all trees marked with pink dots (retaining two on west boundary and four on north boundary) and reduce remaining trees in height and spread by up to 1m. G3 Three Sycamores in north-west corner - Fell to near ground level. G4 Four semi-mature Sycamores on south side of fence - Fell to near ground level. T5 Oak (dead) - Dismantle to near ground level. T6 Holly - Fell to near ground level. G7 Multi stemmed Laurel and Holly - Fell to near ground level. T8 Field Maple - Crown lift east side up to 2.5m.

SUBJECT TO TPO 36 (A2).

Oral representations in objection to the application were received were received at the meeting.  Representations from the objector had been received and circulated to Members.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that a SPLIT DECISION BE GRANTED as recommended in the report of the Chief Planner as follows:-

1.  CONSENT IN PART WAS AUTHORISED FOR T6, HOLLY, TO BE FELLED TO NEAR GROUND LEVEL AND G7, MULTI STEMMED HOLLY, ALSO TO BE FELLED TO NEAR GROUND LEVEL, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

2.  CONSENT WAS REFUSED FOR G3, THREE SYCAMORES IN NORTH-WEST CORNER, TO BE FELLED TO NEAR GROUND LEVEL AND G4, FOUR SEMI-MATURE SYCAMORES ON SOUTH SIDE OF FENCE, TO BE FELLED TO NEAR GROUND LEVEL for the reason set out in the report of the Chief Planner.