Felling one protected tree at 1 St Cuthbert's Place, Darlington

What was proposed

The application sought consent to fell one Monterey Cypress protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

“The applicant seeks consent to fell one Monterey Cypress Tree T.10/T.001”

“The tree affected by the proposed works is protected by the virtue of Tree Preservation Order number: 83/00003/TPO.”

Officer report

The site and tree

The tree stood near the entrance to a residential development, beside flats and the public highway, and was visible from Cleveland Avenue.

“For clarification, maps included within Tree Preservation Order number: 83/00003/TPO unquestionably shows that the Monterey Cypress was originally in place prior to the construction of the St. Cuthbert's Place residential development.”

“It is located within the grounds of St. Cuthbert’s Place, a multi-residential property set within its own grounds. The tree is located towards the front of St Cuthbert's Place close to the entrance of the development that leads off Cleveland Avenue. The tree has an imposing presence within the street scene. it is growing along the front of nos. 1 to 25 St. Cuthbert's Place, a group of modern 3 storey flats that front onto Cleveland Avenue.”

Officer report

Who was heard

The committee heard the views of the Ward Councillor and considered the arboriculture and ecology officers’ views.

The committee’s decision

The committee granted consent, requiring completion within two years, work to the specified tree-work standard and replacement planting.

“The works to which this consent relates shall be completed within two years from the date of this consent.”

“Within 12 months of the felling of the tree, the owner of the land shall plant a Silver Birch tree in a location as close to the felled tree as practicable and within the grounds of St Cuthbert’s Place. The tree shall be not less than nursery standard size and conform to British Standard 3936 Nursery Stock specification.”

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