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The Interim Arboricultural Officer elaborated on a report that sought confirmation of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) No. 232. It was explained that a site visit had been carried out in November 2017 and a Tree Preservation Order was made and served on the owner of the land and the owner of 27 Knights Court (Appendix 2). A letter objecting to the Tree Preservation Order was received in December 2017 whereby the objector had listed a range of concerns, including that the tree’s canopy encroaches toward their property and that if the tree were to fail in whole or in part their property might be at risk, and that the path near the tree’s base was being lifted by the expanding tree roots. It was explained that the tree had probably been in place for 100 years and had therefore been present when the houses had been built. It was noted that a TPO would not prevent management of the tree.

Members considered that the ash tree was an important feature within the local landscape and agreed that the tree contributed to the overall amenity of the area.

RESOLVED:

That Tree Preservation Order No. 232 be confirmed.

Having declared a disclosable pecuniary interest, the Chair left the meeting. The Deputy Chair took the Chair.