The Committee was informed that the Order related to an Oak tree situated at Dryhill Farm, Sundridge. A request was received from a neighbour that the tree be protected but the owners object on the grounds that serving the order was unnecessary, they had no intention of removing or damaging the tree and that the request from the neighbour was intended to make life difficult for them.

The Officer had insufficient evidence to consider the dispute between the neighbours. An assessment of the tree’s value in the landscape had been considered and the tree was found to be of value. It was for this reason alone that the Tree Preservation Order was served. The Officer estimated that the tree was between 40 and 50 years old.

            Resolved:        That the Tree Preservation Order No. 19 of 2011 be confirmed without amendments.