6.01 - Objection to TPO/14/2011: The Old Parsonage, 23 High Street, Otford

The Committee noted that the Order related to two Maple trees situated to the front of the property at The Old Parsonage. The order had been served following a notification request to fell the trees.

Members were advised that the tree was in need of reduction and that pruning would minimise future root growth. The Officer believed the loss of the trees would have a negative impact on the amenity of the local area as they were in quite an important location.

            Resolved:       That the Tree Preservation Order No. 14 of 2011 be confirmed without amendments.

6.02 - Objection to TPO/16/2011: 39 Wickenden Road, Sevenoaks

The Committee noted that the Order related to an oak tree situated at 39 Wickenden Road, Sevenoaks.

The order was served following a written request that the tree be protected. Fairly severe pruning had previously been carried out on one side of the tree and the Officer believed that further pruning, which would harm the tree, or its removal would have a negative affect on the amenity that the tree offered to the local area. The order was served to afford the tree continued protection as it was situated outside of a Conservation Area.

Resolved:       That the Tree Preservation Order No. 15 of 2011 be confirmed without amendments.