Agenda item

The Planning Manager advised that on 1st  August 2016, a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) (No.03 of 2016), 8 Averil Court, Slough, was served on a number of residents in the locality of the site of the TPO, and other interested parties.

The Order was made following a site visit by a Tree Officer, on the grounds that the tree (an Oak tree) supplied amenity to the area at present and if the tree were to be removed its loss would be significantly detrimental to the amenity of the area.

The Planning Manager detailed objections received from 8 addresses in Averil Close as set out in the report. These were reviewed but it was recommended that the tree should be protected by a TPO.

In response to a Member question, the officer advised that a TPO did not prevent an application being made for the pollarding or removal of the tree but ensured that a formal process was in place to manage such applications.

In conclusion the Officer recommended that the Committee confirm the Order.

Resolved-  That Tree Preservation Order No 3 of 2016, 8 Averil Court, Slough, SL0 0LQ, be confirmed.