The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development concerning Tree Preservation Order No. 1 of 2014 which was made under Regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012 to protect one Lime tree within the grass verge of Courtlands to the south of Dolly Bees, Malling Road, Teston, Maidstone, Kent.

It was noted that one objection to the Order had been received, outside the statutory 28 day period from its making, on behalf of the owner of the neighbouring property, Dolly Bees, Malling Road, Teston, Maidstone.

Mr Pick, the owner of Dolly Bees, and Councillor Levett of Teston Parish Council addressed the meeting in support of the Order.  Mr Pick asked that when works were undertaken to crown lift the tree, a condition be applied requiring the crown to be raised to the same extent on his side as well.

RESOLVED:  That Tree Preservation Order No. 1 of 2014 be confirmed without modification.

Voting:  13 – For  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions