The Committee considered the report of the Director of Change, Planning and the Environment concerning Tree Preservation Order No. 14 of 2011 which was made under Section 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect one Cedar tree and one Sweet Chestnut coppice stump on land at The Lodge, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone.  It was noted that one objection to the Order had been received within the statutory 28 day period from its making.  One letter in support of the Order had been received from neighbours.

Mrs Frazer, the owner of The Lodge, addressed the meeting objecting to the Order.

RESOLVED:  That Tree Preservation Order No. 14 of 2011 be confirmed without modification.

Voting:  12 – For  0 – Against  1 – Abstention