Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The Committee had before it a * report of the Head of Planning and Regeneration regarding the above application.
The Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration outlined the contents of the report stating that the tree was of good amenity value at the edge of the Uffculme Conservation Area. Two objections had been received to the making of a Tree Preservation Order as it was felt that the tree threatened local property, the roots were damaged, the tree was dangerous, and that it was unhealthy. The Tree Officer had stated in her report that the tree continued to merit protection.
Consideration was given to:
· The views of the local Ward Member with regard to the position of the tree and concerns about the safety.
· The proximity of adjacent buildings
· The landowner had requested that he remove the tree and replace it with 3 trees in a better location
· The age of the tree
· The need for the Tree Officer to revisit the location and provide an updated report and amenity score
RESOLVED that the matter be deferred to allow the Tree Officer to further inspect the tree with regard to its current status and that further photographs identifying the proximity of the tree to adjacent buildings be made available.
(Proposed by Cllr P J Heal and seconded by Cllr B A Moore)
Notes:
(i) Cllrs Mrs H Bainbridge, Mrs C A Collis, Mrs F J Colthorpe, R J Dolley, C J Eginton, P J Heal, D J Knowles, F W Letch, B A Moore and J D Squire made declarations in accordance with the Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors in dealing with planning matters as they had all received correspondence regarding the application;
(ii) Cllr R Evans spoke as a Ward Member.
Publication date: 11/09/2017
Date of decision: 06/09/2017
Decided at meeting: 06/09/2017 - Planning Committee
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