Agenda item

7.1

The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report outlining a response to objections received to Tree Preservation Order 413 which had been made in respect of trees in the rear gardens of 5 to 9 Hallamshire View.  The report stated that the three sycamore and two pine trees included in the Order, had been inspected following a request from a resident to undertake removal/pollarding and pruning of trees at the site.  An assessment of the trees found that they were visually prominent and contributed to the visual amenity value of the locality and the built form of the surrounding development.  They were also considered to have a useful life expectancy and that there was no obvious health and safety reasons to require major intervention.

7.2

The reasons why some trees were omitted from the Order at 5, 6 and 9 Hallamshire View were outlined, together with a summary of the representations from the objectors and the officer’s response.

7.3

The Order, Tree Evaluation Method and seven letters of objection were attached to the report now submitted

7.4

Oral representations were made at the meeting by two local residents and a local Ward Councillor speaking against the proposed Tree Preservation Order and commenting on the work they wanted to undertake on the trees.  A response was provided by an officer to the representations that were made.

7.5

RESOLVED:  That, following consideration of the objections now reported, Tree Preservation Order 413 in respect of trees on land at 5 to 9 Hallamshire View, be confirmed unmodified.