Agenda item

The Committee was informed that a Tree Preservation Order, TPO – 09/23, had been served to protect the woodland copse between Larchwood Glade and Devonshire Drive.

The TPO had been served on 5 June 2023 to protect a woodland copse that sat between the two roads of Larchwood Glade and Devonshire Drive and provided amenity to nearby residents as well as a habitat for wildlife. The site already benefited from an Area Preservation Order but, following several refused development applications and a recent land sale, it was considered expedient to update the Order to a new Woodland Order to reflect the current use and protect the character of the area.

One objection to the order had been received within 28 days of serving, citing concerns including that the TPO did not support the land at all and prevented woodland management, and that the woodland was not a public amenity (use of land). The Committee was informed that the reasons provided in the objection were not considered sufficient against the benefits the woodland currently  provided. It was also noted that approximately 47 representations had been received in support of the TPO.

The officer recommendation to confirm the Tree Preservation Order with no modifications was proposed by Councillor Shaun Garrett, seconded by Councillor Victoria Wheeler, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order 09/23 be confirmed.

NOTE 1

Voting in favour of the motion to confirm the Tree Preservation Order:

Councillors Cliff Betton, Shaun Garrett, Nirmal Kang, Shaun Macdonald, Liz Noble, David O’Mahoney, Ying Perrett, Jonathan Quin, Kevin Thompson, Victoria Wheeler, David Whitcroft, Helen Whitcroft, Valerie White and Richard Wilson.

Voting against the motion to confirm the Tree Preservation Order:

None

Abstaining:

None

NOTE 2

It was noted for the record that Councillor Shaun Garrett declared that he had corresponded with the landowner but a meeting that had been suggested had not taken place.