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10, La Providence, La Route de la Vallee - land adjacent, St. Lawrence: Protected Tree: Removal and Replacement of Lombardy Popular

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A decision made 8 May 2012:

Decision Ref:

MD–PE–2012-0042

Subject:

List of Protected Trees: Removal of Lombardy poplar at land adjacent 10, La Providence, La Route de la Vallée, St. Lawrence and replacement

Decision Summary Title:

DS - List of Protected Trees: Lombardy poplar at land adjacent 10, La Providence, La Route de la Vallée, St. Lawrence

DS Author:

Director

DS Date:

03 May 2012

DS Status:

Public

Written Report Title:

n/a

WR Author:

n/a

WR Date

n/a

WR Status:

n/a

Oral Rapporteur:

Director

Decision(s):

The Minister resolved to;

  1. permit the removal of the protected Lombardy poplar on land adjacent 10, La Providence, La Route de la Vallée, St. Lawrence; and
  2. require its replacement with a fastigiate oak (Quercus robur) standard tree (12/14 cm girth).

Reason(s) for Decision:

  1. the protected Lombardy poplar is suffering from decay as a result of Honey fungus and is recommended for removal on the grounds of safety;
  2. its replacement is considered appropriate in order that the amenity value and landscape character of the area is maintained.

Legal and Resource Implications:

  1. It is an offence to remove a Protected tree without the Minister’s permission.
  2. Article 61(4) of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 enables the Minister to grant permission to remove a Protected tree and to make this conditional on the provision of a replacement tree

Action required:

  1. Update the List of Protected Trees;
  2. Notify the owner.

Signature:

 

 

Position:

Deputy RC Duhamel, Minister for Planning and Environment

Date Signed:

 

Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):

 

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