Agenda item

5.1      The Solicitor to the Council introduced the report and informed members that on 30th April 2019 the City Council made a provisional Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to protect one red maple tree (labelled T1 on the TPO plan) located in the back garden of 57 Hamilton Terrance, London, NW8 9RG. The TPO was provisionally effective for a period of six months from the date it was made (30th April 2019) during which time it may be confirmed with or without modification. If not confirmed, the TPO would lapse after 30th October 2019.

5.2      The TPO was made because the tree has high amenity value and made a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the conservation area (St John’s Wood). The City Council, having been made aware of the proposal; to remove the red maple tree, considered it expedient in the interests of amenity that a TPO was made, in order to safeguard its preservation and future management.

5.3      Confirmation of the TPO would not preclude the appropriate management or removal of the tree in the future, subject to the merits of a future application.

5.4      Objection to the TPO had been received from: - MWA Arboriculture Ltd, Bloxham Mill Business Centre, Barford Road, Bloxham, Banbury, OX5 4FF.

5.5      The City Council’s Arboricultural Officer had responded to the objection.

           RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

           That Tree Preservation Order No. 649 (2019) be confirmed without modification with permanent effect.