The Comments of the Landscape Officer were not reported within the Committee Report.  These are set out below:

“When this site was originally visited by the Landscape Officer in 2003 in relation to the trees protected under TPO No. 4 of 1990 and application reference MA/02/0063 he made comments relating to the need for a tree condition survey. The applicant has not submitted any tree information despite the fact that the group of trees surrounding the site has a significant impact on the amenity and landscape character of the area.  It is likely they will pose a considerable constraint to development of the site in terms of potential damage to the trees’ future health and longevity and future pressure for removal.  I am aware of the potential of soil contamination resulting from previous uses of the site and any remediation measures required for the proposed use may potentially conflict with tree retention.  I would therefore require the following information before being able to comment further:-

A tree survey and tree constraints plan in accordance with the recommendations of BS5837:2012.”

Paragraph 5.4.8 of the report states that the previous appeal decision relating to MA/09/1881 was attached to the main report, unfortunately this was not done.  This is now attached.   

MY RECOMMENDATION REMAINS UNCHANGED.