In the next Surrey Heath Borough Council Executive meeting, the Task and Finish Group will present their findings on the Wellington Park Tree Preservation Order (TPO) petition and a proposal to review of the current TPO 11/86, pending approval, will be considered.
Prompted by a petition received earlier this year, the Task and Finish Group's report focuses solely on Wellington Park, with an estimated review cost of £40,000. This includes hiring an arboricultural consultant to assess the trees' amenity value and an administrator to assist with the process, ensuring the review is conducted efficiently.
Cllr Alan Ashbery, Surrey Heath Portfolio Holder for Homes, Planning, and Enforcement, stated: “We are very proud of our status and are committed to protecting and maintaining our trees, but we are also keen to ensure the existing Tree Preservation Orders are fit for purpose.
“This supports the Council’s priorities of protecting our environment and promoting healthier and more inclusive communities.”
For more details on the Task and Finish Group findings regarding the petition review of the Wellington Park Tree Preservation Order and other items to be discussed, access the agenda of the Executive meeting on 23 July 2024 - https://surreyheath.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=127&MId=4354