Decision details

NEDDC TPO 303: The Tree Situate Southwest of 51 Scarsdale Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire.

Decision Maker: Planning Manager - Policy & Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To make a new Tree Preservation Order on The Tree Situate Southwest of 51 Scarsdale Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire as shown on the enclosed plan.

Reasons for the decision:

A TEMPO assessment was undertaken by the Arboricultural Officer on 04/02/2025 the results identify that the Common Walnut tree on the site, by reason of its size, shape and location is considered to make a significant contribution to the character and visual amenity of the area.

There is currently no protection afforded the tree and there is a perceived threat to the tree as an ownership dispute over the land is ongoing. It is therefore deemed appropriate to create TPO 303 as an Order specified by individual tree.

Alternative options considered:

There is one other option and that is to not make the order but that requires the council ignore the possible risk of losing an important tree and this is not considered a suitable alternative.

Publication date: 06/08/2025

Date of decision: 11/02/2025