Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application to confirm, not to confirm, or confirm subject to modifications the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) NO. 24/2017 that relates to a 21 Clarkson Road.

The Committee received representations in objection to the TPO from the owner of a neighbouring property.

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        Tree was within 3 meters of the property.

    ii.        Tree roots had already damaged drains.

   iii.        When the tree was in leaf the upper floors of property were in shadow.

  iv.        Concerned about impact of roots on extension.

   v.        Tree not yet mature and problem will get worse.

The Committee received representations in objection to the TPO from the owner of the property.

     i.        Values mature trees.

    ii.        Has planted a number of large trees at the property.

   iii.        Loss of this tree would have limited impact on the visual appearance of the street.

  iv.        Has the support of immediate neighbours.

   v.        Shares concerns about future damage to property.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 4 votes to 3) to accept the officer recommendation and grant permission to confirm the TPO that was the subject of the application.