Review of TPO officer report detailing location, amenity value and the expediency of threat to the trees. 

The officer report, following assessment and recommendations of the Arboricultural Officer confirms that the tree would have the public amenity value. The tree also has an foreseeable threat to loss as it lies within a wider site that has committee resolution to approve outline planning consent (06/23/0568/O) for 13 dwellings. As such, protection is warranted under Section 198 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 

Through the officer report’s assessment, the alternative option not to protect the tree has been discounted given the public amenity value and foreseeable threat to loss of the tree.

Already undertaken with landowners, agent, neighbours, and relevant ward members following making the Tree Preservation Order.