Agenda item

4.1       The City Council has made a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to protect one Indian bean tree (T1) located in the rear courtyard garden at 39 Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4JE. The TPO is provisionally effective for a period of six months from 18 th January 2017 during which time it may be confirmed with or without modification. If not confirmed, the TPO will lapse after 19 th July 2017.

4.2       The TPO was made because the tree has significant amenity value and makes a valuable contribution to the character and appearance of the Mayfair conservation area. The City Council, having been made aware of the proposal to remove the Indian Bean tree considers it expedient in the interests of the amenity that a TPO is made in order to safeguard its preservation and future management.

4.3       Objection to the TPO has been made by Mr Nigel Hughes of Grosvenor Investments Limited, The Grosvenor Office, 70 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3JP.

4.4       The City Council’s Arboricultural Officer has responded to the objection.

4.5       A late representation was received from Councillor Glenys Roberts (4/7/17).

4.6       RESOLVED: That Tree Preservation Order No: 635 (2017) be confirmed with permanent effect.

Members requested that the Arboricultural Officer contact the owners regarding the best time to carry out the pruning which has already been agreed under 17/03304/TPO.