Issue - meetings

Note:              Councillor R. Waller left the meeting at 7:39pm

The Chairman invited the Trees and Landscape Officer to introduce the public report. She stated that the report related to an objection received against the making of a Tree Preservation Order protecting sections of two tree belts crossing the front and rear gardens of a property on Wragby Road, Sudbrooke. She explained that the trees in the garden were prominent features within the locality, significantly contributing to the character and amenity of the area. The 1950 Order already protected hardwoods, but it was well overdue for updating, and this new TPO would ensure tree protection for both hardwoods and softwoods. The confirmation of this order was the only way to ensure the integrity of the two tree belts was not diminished by work at this property to remove yew trees, or individual trees inappropriately pruned, or trees compromised by development.

The Chairman thanked the Trees and Landscape Officer and reminded Members they had heard from Mr Vaddaram at the start of the meeting. Having moved the Officer recommendation from the Chair, this was duly seconded and taken to the vote.

RESOLVED that confirmation of the Tree Preservation Order Sudbrooke No1 2021 be approved.