Issue - meetings

The Panel considered the report of the Head of City Services, in respect of the content of a tree work application by Southampton International Airport to carry out work to protected trees at Marlhill Copse. In addition, the Panel were invited to note and approve a written statement as per the recommendation within the report, for the potential of ongoing minor work approvals.

The presenting officer advised that one of the objectors had withdrawn. Steve Thurston and Mike Weeks, Southampton Airport (applicant) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The Panel considered the officer recommendations regarding TPO works. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

Members then considered the appended written statement, for the potential of ongoing minor work approvals. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED

(i)  To grant consent for the works set out in recommendation (i) and to refuse consent for the works set out in recommendation (ii) of the report.

(ii)  To note and approve the recommended statement for the potential of ongoing minor work approvals.