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RESOLVED: That the Tree Protection Order (TPO/00203) was CONFIRMED.

Audio recording – 63 minutes 51 seconds

The Acting Development and Conservation Manager advised of the following updates:

·         This application was for a Tree Protection Order (TPO) on a substantial tree.

·         The draft TPO was served in September 2022 and following this a 28-day consultation period took place. If objections are received to the TPO in this time then it must be presented to the Committee.

·         It was felt that the tree provided a positive contribution to the area.

·         The TPO would not mean that no works can take place, but would be subject to a further TPO application.

The Acting Development and Conservation Manager presented the report in respect of application TPO/00203 (2022) supported by a visual presentation consisting of photographs and plans.

Councillor Michael Muir noted that this was a tree he had used on many occasions as a photographer and it would be a shame for this to be refused.

The Chair noted that this was a tree of public amenity and was very prominent in the area. It was in the ownership of the Church and she was supportive of the TPO.

Councillor Michael Muir proposed and Councillor Morgan Derbyshire seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED: That the Tree Protection Order (TPO/00203) was CONFIRMED.

Following the conclusion of this item there was a short comfort break in proceedings until 20.49.