Decision details

It was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted, subject to the Section 106 Agreement and conditions as per the recommendations set out in the report, together with a revision to condition 9 and an additional condition (No. 22) regarding replacement tree planting as follows:

9.       Before any development commences, including any site clearance or demolition works, any retained trees on the site or in close proximity of the boundary edge in Six Acre Wood shall be protected in accordance with the details contained within the Arboricultural Method Statement by PJC Consultancy dated 18 June 2020, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

22.      Prior to occupation of the development a scheme of replanting of trees felled since the planning application was submitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The scheme shall detail a replanting schedule to include UK produced trees, their size and proposed replanting location.  The tree planting shall be carried out in the first available planting season.

REASON: In the interests of Biodiversity and Wildlife.