Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The report was introduced. Members were referred to the Update Sheet which stated that the Oak tree concerned was considered to be a semi-mature tree.
During public participation, Dr Sandra Steele spoke in objection to the report and answered Members’ questions thereon.
The Committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the report.
During debate, the council’s Senior Planning and Litigation Lawyer clarified the test to confirm a tree preservation order and set out the position regarding liability and compensation claims raised by the objector.
RESOLVED:
That, having taken into consideration the representations received, Tree Preservation Order 2356 be confirmed, as set out in the report.
The meeting commenced at 9.30 am, adjourned between 12.55 pm and 2 pm and concluded at 3.55 pm.
Chairperson
Wards Affected: St Michael;
Report author: John Bartlett
Publication date: 25/06/2025
Date of decision: 11/06/2025
Decided at meeting: 11/06/2025 - Planning Committee
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