The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development concerning Tree Preservation Order No. 2 of 2013 which was made under Regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012 to protect one Horse Chestnut tree at the junction of London Road and Buckland Hill, Maidstone.  It was noted that one objection to the Order had been received, within the statutory 28 day period from its making, from Baltic Wharf (Maidstone) Ltd which had applied for planning permission for the change of use of, and alterations and additions to, the Powerhub Building.  Highway improvement proposals linked to that application would require the removal of the tree.

RESOLVED:  That Tree Preservation Order No. 2 of 2013 be confirmed without modification.

Voting:  11 – For  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions

Note:  Councillor Nelson-Gracie entered the meeting after consideration of this item.