Birmingham (269 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND REGENERATION
PLANNING COMMITTEE
WARD: SUTTON VESEY
The Birmingham (269 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield)
Tree Preservation Order 2015
1.
Subject And Brief Summary Of The Proposals
Consideration of the Tree Preservation Order at the above location in respect
of which one objection has been received.
2.
Recommendation
That the Birmingham (269 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield) Tree
Preservation Order 2015, be confirmed without modification.
3.
Contact Officer
Julie Sadler Principal Arboricultural Officer – City Design and Conservation
Team (North)
Tel:
0121 303 4172
Email:
julie.sadler@birmingham.gov.uk
4.
Background
4.1
The order protects a young Liquidamber styraciflua – Sweet Gum tree.
4.2
The tree has been planted by the property owner, Mr Sunil Gogna, following
consent to remove 1 no. weeping willow tree which was protected by TPO
978 served in 2003. There was some local concern about the loss of the tree
but assurances were given that the tree would be replaced.
4.3
The willow was removed because there was extensive decay at the base
making it unsafe in its location on the corner of Avery Road at the junction
with Monmouth Road. On this occasion the City Council did not waive the
requirement for a replacement tree and it was agreed after some discussion
with Mr Gogna the species and location of the replacement.
4.4
Your Arboricultural Officer, Julie Sadler visited the site and confirmed that the
replacement had been planted and for sake of clarity served this new order
with the intention of revoking TPO 978 upon its confirmation.
5.
Objections to the TPO
5.1
An objection has been received from Mr Sunil Gogna, the owner of 269
Monmouth Drive and may be summarised as follows:
5.2
The previous tree damaged his driveway, wall and sewage pipes
5.3
The location of the tree may inhibit his future intention to extend the property
5.4
The cost of the tree maintenance and the need to obtain consent for any
management works.
6.
Response to the Objections
6.1
The driveway is currently laid to brick pavers with a small raised wall. Willow
trees are high water demanding trees with invasive roots that are notorious for
causing this type of damage. Liquidamber styraciflua is a tree recommended
by Barcham Tree plc (supplier to the City Council) as a tree suitable for use
on streets and so is therefore unlikely to cause similar problems.
6.2
The location of the tree is approximately the same as the willow and is as
agreed with Mr Gogna during various telephone discussions. Any future
planning applications will be considered on their own merit.
6.3
This is a young tree and other than formative pruning should not need any
maintenance for many years. Applications for works to protected tree is a
straightforward and free process.
7.
Financial Implications
None
8.
Implications for policy priorities
8.1
Strategic Themes
Birmingham Unitary Development Plan paragraphs 3.14D and 3.16A
8.2
Implications for Women, People with Disabilities, Black and Minority Ethnic
People and Race Relations
None
9.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
9.1
Letter from Mr Sunil Gogna.
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Director Planning and Regeneration
THE BIRMINGHAM
(269 MONMOUTH DRIVE,
SUTTON COLDFIELD)
TREE PRESERVATION ORDER
2015
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