Decision details

The Head of Development Management referred Members to the Update Sheet which set out that the Tree Officer had withdrawn his objection following investigation into the root area of the Horse Chestnut to the west of the outbuilding.  Therefore paragraph 2 of the Landscape and trees section was amended to read:

‘The landscape plan shows the removal of a number of smaller trees by the access, track and parking area.  The loss of these smaller trees is considered to be acceptable.  There is a significant Chestnut to the west of the outbuilding noted as T3 Horse Chestnut in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) that has a root protection area within the proposed excavation area, it is considered that this tree does not have a TPO served on it and is not readily visible in the street scene.  While the loss of the tree would be lamentable it is not considered to have a high amenity value in the street scene for its loss to warrant a refusal reason.’

In addition, the Ecologist comments, last sentence should read: ‘The Ecologist raised no objection subject to conditions requiring the measures set out in the Ecological Assessment be followed’.

During public participation, Sam Chisnell spoke in objection to the application and Gimma Macpherson, Kings Worthy Parish Council, and Richard Osborn, Agent, spoke in support and answered Members’ questions thereon.

At the conclusion of debate, the Committee agreed to refuse permission for the reasons set out in the Report and the Update Sheet.