Removal of tree outside of 22 Woodsome Road
September 2, 2025 Head of Leisure (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to avoid potential litigation against the council due to subsidence issues, the Head of Leisure approved the removal of the London Plane tree outside of 22 Woodsome Road, with plans for replanting a more suitable species in the future.
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Purpose
This report sets
out the decision on the removal of a tree subject to Section 115 of
Environment Act 2021, which requires the Council to consult the
public on the removal of a healthy street tree.
The report seeks
approval for removing the London Plane tree outside of 22 Woodsome
Road which has been implicated in causing subsidence. There were 3
comments received during the 28-day consultation: 0 for and 3
against the removal. Failure to remove the tree will result in
litigation against the council.
Content
THAT Head of
Leisure approves the removal of the London Plane tree outside of 22
Woodsome Road.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 2 Sep 2025 |