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A decision made 15 January 2010 regarding: Trees protected by listing - land adjacent The Fernery, Vallee des Vaux, St. Helier.

Decision Ref:	MD–PE–2010-0007
Subject:	List as Protected Trees: Group of trees adjacent The Fernery, Vallée des Vaux, St Helier
Decision Summary Title:	DS - List as Protected Trees: Group of trees adjacent The Fernery, Vallée des Vaux, St Helier
DS Author:	Assistant Director
DS Date:	20 January 2010	DS Status:	Public
Written Report Title:	WR – List as Protected Trees: Group of trees adjacent The Fernery, Vallée des Vaux, St Helier
WR Author:	Assistant Director
WR Date	12 November 2009	WR Status:	Public
Oral Rapporteur:	Assistant Director: Policy and Projects
Decision(s):	Following a site visit, the Minister for Planning and Environment determined that the group of trees adjacent The Fernery, Vallée des Vaux, St Helier be added to the List of Protected Trees. The Minister also determined that management works to these, and any other protected trees, were acceptable where they were agreeable to and supported by the States Arboricultural Officer.
Reason(s) for Decision:	The amenity value of the group of trees adjacent The Fernery, Vallée des Vaux, St Helier, as assessed, relative to the criteria for selection, justifies its inclusion on the List of Protected Trees in accordance with the provisions and purposes of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 and; It accords with the States Strategic Plan commitment of protecting and enhancing the Island’s natural environment; The States Arboricultural Officer is able to offer advice about the proper management and maintenance of trees in order that their amenity value is maintained and, where possible, enhanced.
Legal and Resource Implications:	Article 58(2) of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 enables the Minister to include on the List of Protected Trees those trees which the Minister is satisfied, in the interests of the amenity of Jersey, should not be cut down, lopped or otherwise altered, harmed or interfered with without the Minister’s permission. Article 61 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 enables the Minister to grant permission for works to Protected Trees.
Action required:	Notify the owner of the Listing and the Minister’s permission for management works to be undertaken where they accord with the advice of the States Arboricultural Officer; Update the List of Protected Trees Notify Development Control
Signature:
Position:	Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):	15 January 2010