Officers advised that the Order related to a Beech tree situated at 33 Bullfinch Lane, Riverhead. The Order was served following concern that a neighbour would cut the tree back to the boundary. The neighbour has objected to the Order on the grounds that serving the order was unnecessary as overhanging branches had not previously been cutback and there was no current threat to the tree.

However, the Arboricultural and Landscape Officer considered that the tree could be clearly seen from the public footpath and main highway and that any unauthorised pruning works would be detrimental to the tree’s appearance.

            Resolved:        That the Tree Preservation Order No. 3 of 2012 be confirmed without amendments.