TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 1995,

(TREE PRESERVATION ORDER) REGULATIONS 1969 NOTIFICATION OF DECISION ON AN APPLICATION TO CARRY OUT WORKS ON PROTECTED TREES

Site: BARROW CLOSE OFF COPPICE ROAD, WALSALL WOOD, WS9 9BS Application: 11/0630/TR Works Proposed: Fell 17 Poplar Trees Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, as a Local Planning Authority, hereby refuses consent for the following works as shown in this application; To remove seventeen Poplar trees at Barrow Close adjacent Coppice Road.

For the following reasons; The trees are healthy specimens that contribute significantly to the landscape of the area. Their removal to allow more light into the flats cannot be justified as the amenity provided by the trees outweighs this reason given for their removal. Problems with the gutters can be resolved with some remedial pruning without the need to remove the trees. No engineering solution has been explored to improve the TV reception to the flats.

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, as a Local Planning Authority, hereby grants consent for the following works; To remove any branches from Poplar trees T1 through to T11 that are encroaching over the roof or towards the flats only back to a suitable pruning point to give a clearance of approximately 2.0m.

Subject to the following conditions; 1. All tree surgery shall be carried out by a contractor approved by the Head of Regeneration, Delivery and Development, or a person who is appropriately insured and competent in such operations. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of work. 2. All tree surgery work shall be completed in accordance with British Standard B.S. 3998:2010. Reason: To protect the health and appearance of the tree(s) in the interest of maintaining the amenity of the area. TAR Page 1 of 3
Regeneration, Planning and Building Control, Walsall Council, The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1DG Telephone: 01922 652452 Translation: 01922 652426 Textphone: 0845 111 2910 Fax: 01922 623234 Email: planningservices@walsall.gov.uk Website: www.walsall.gov.uk/planning

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This permission expires 2 years from the date of the decision and any works not undertaken by the date of expiry shall be the subject of a further application. Reason: In order to give the Local Planning Authority an opportunity of reassessing the condition of the tree in the event of works not being carried out.

Note to Applicant; 1. All 17 species of bat found in Britain are fully protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended by National and European legislation). The applicant should inspect the trees for the presence of bat activity. If bats are discovered during inspection or subsequent work, all work must cease immediately and Natural England must be informed. They can be contacted on 0845 600 3078. All wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. It is an offence to damage or destroy a nest of any wild bird. Birds are generally nesting between March and July, although exceptions to this do occur. You may remove deadwood under Section 198(6a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as this operation is exempt from the need to obtain formal planning permission.

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Date of Decision: 5 July 2011

Simon Tranter Head of Development and Delivery

YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE ATTACHED NOTE

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Regeneration, Planning and Building Control, Walsall Council, The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1DG Telephone: 01922 652452 Translation: 01922 652426 Textphone: 0845 111 2910 Fax: 01922 623234 Email: planningservices@walsall.gov.uk Website: www.walsall.gov.uk/planning

Note: If you would like further information or clarification of the reasons for this decision contact the planning case officer Andrew Cook on 01922 652447 or planningservices@walsall.gov.uk. If you would like information in another language or format contact the Planning helpline on 01922 652452, Textphone 0845 111 2910 or Translation Line 01922 652426.

Right of Appeal Your Right of Appeal If you disagree with our decision or with any condition attached to this decision notice, you have a right of appeal. Appeals must be made within 28 days of the date of this decision notice to The Planning Inspectorate, Environment Team, Room 4/04, Kite Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. Compensation If you suffer loss or damage as a result of any conditions attached to the consent, you may be entitled to recover from the Council compensation. If you wish to make a claim you must do so within 12 months from the date of this decision (or, if you appeal to the Secretary of State, within 12 months from the date of his decision). Claims should be made in writing to, The Director, Walsall Council, The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP.

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Regeneration, Planning and Building Control, Walsall Council, The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1DG Telephone: 01922 652452 Translation: 01922 652426 Textphone: 0845 111 2910 Fax: 01922 623234 Email: planningservices@walsall.gov.uk Website: www.walsall.gov.uk/planning