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ID sylw: 107890

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land

Asiant : Turley

It is noted that there is a presumption in favour of retaining trees, this is supported.
However, the policy only recognises that the removal of trees meeting specific criteria i.e. TPO’s, trees in conservation areas, will only be allowed where there are sound arboricultural reasons for removal. This is generally supported, however, the policy should also recognise that there may be an instance where a tree needs to be removed to provide a specific requirement of development, for instance, where removal is required to facilitate an access point. The policy should expand the acceptable justification for removal, instead setting out that in instances where it is essential for infrastructure delivery, all other options should be explored before the removal of specific trees is permitted, and its removal weighed in the planning balance.