The Committee considered a report on proposed work to one Japanese pagoda tree outside 30 Chazey Road, Caversham which was subject to a Tree Protection Order (TPO).  The tree was shown as T1 on plan TPO 24/06 attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The report explained that following concerns from the resident of 30 Chazey Road, an inspection had been carried out by the Council’s Tree Surveyor, which had identified fungal brackets at the base, alongside cavities.  An application had been received from the Tree Surveyor seeking consent for overall significant crown reduction, back to secondary growth points.

The report concluded that the works proposed were necessary to make the tree safe and whilst there was a risk that the tree may not respond favourably, it was considered that it should be carried out, as opposed to felling, given the rarity of the species.  It was recommended that the works be approved.

It was reported at the meeting that no objections or comments had been received in the public consultation on the proposed works.

Resolved –

            That the proposed tree works be approved.