Issue - meetings

To confirm the following Tree Preservation Orders:

1. Scout Park, Gordon Road, N11
2. 54 Avenue Road N6

The Committee considered a report recommending Tree Preservation Orders against trees located at Scout Park, Gordon Road N11 and 54 Avenue Road, N6. There were no objections in relation to the proposed TPO at Scout Park, however an objection had been received in relation to 54 Avenue Road.

Mr Keeley, a freeholder of 54 Avenue Road, addressed the Committee in objection to the proposed TPO as the trees were causing damage to the property and would cause further damage as they grew, as well as blocking light to the property.  It was reported that the freeholders of the property would be happy to replace the trees with other species which would not cause the same problems. Mr Keeley answered questions from the Committee.

In response to questions from the Committee, officers advised that a TPO would not prevent necessary work from being undertaken to the trees, but would meant that any work would need the approval of the Council.

The Chair moved the recommendation that the TPO be approved and on a vote of 8 in favour, 1 opposed, the motion was carried.

RESOLVED

That the Tree Preservation Orders at Scout Park, Gordon Road, N11 and 54 Avenue Road, N6 be confirmed.