Lime trees at Clarence Terrace to be added to List of Protected Trees

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A decision made (19.01.07) to list four lime trees at Clarence Terraces as Protected Trees

Subject:	List of Protected Trees: Lime trees at Clarence Terrace, Clarence Road, St Helier
Decision reference:	MD-PE-2007-0011	Exempt clause(s):		Attachment exempt under 3.2.1(b)
Type of report:	Written and oral	Report file ref:		1/05/02/2
Person giving report (if oral): Assistant Director (Policy and Projects)
Written report – author: Assistant Director (Policy and Projects)
Written Report Title: List of Protected Trees: Lime trees at Clarence Terrace, Clarence Road, St Helier
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment determined the Listing of four lime trees, at Clarence Terrace, Clarence Road, St Helier, in the location identified on the attached plan (at appendix 2), as Protected Trees under the provisions of Article 58(2) Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 by virtue of the trees’ contribution to amenity.
Reason(s) for decision: The contribution of four lime trees at Clarence Terrace, Clarence Road, St Helier to the amenity of the Island, is considered sufficient to warrant their protection from being cut down, lopped or otherwise altered and justifies their inclusion in the List of Protected Trees in accordance with the provisions and purposes of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002.
Action required:  Update the Register  Notify the land owner of the Minister’s decision and advise of an appropriate management regime to reduce and manage the impact of honey dew; · Notify Development Control
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: