From 22 October 2024, the RRA received a number of enquiries from residents about two men, who with a digger, were clearing the shrubs and bushes on this land. There is a TPO on one tree on this land and a blanket TPOs on the part of land r/o 36 to 46 Honister Hts. See TPO No. 8; 2013 –
The RRA took this up with the Planning Department on 22 October.
We received a response on 24 October from the Tree Officer, that the landowners had contacted him to gain a full understanding of the Tree Preservation Order constraints on the land. Whilst also informing him of their intention to tidy up the open section, and potentially grass seed the area cleared, given that it appeared somewhat unkept and was overgrown with weeds and bramble. Therefore, they were given clear instruction and advice in terms of what they were allowed to undertake due to the Tree Preservation Order being in place.
The Tree Officer further advised that, it is worth noting that there is not a Blanket TPO on all the land. Except for the individual tree (T1), the remaining TPO, is classed as a Woodland type order (W1). Therefore, the area highlighted (W1), is not subject to tree restrictions apart from T1.
No tree works are anticipated in the TPO woodland section (W1). However, if required they maybe clearing some of the bramble in this woodland section. The Officer has provided strict instruction in that regard, that only brambles could be removed, great care and vigilance should be taken so as not to remove or damage any tree saplings that grow within the TPO woodland area given they are also subject to TPO.
We hope this helps residents understand the situation.