Red Lane in previous years

2021

№ 30

• 30 Red Lane KT10 0ES — 2021/0198 — PROPOSAL: Single-storey rear extension, single-storey front extension to existing garage, first-floor side extension, front porch and alterations to fenestration. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: No objection, no comment. (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 25-FEB-21)

It was noted that both Red Lane and Hare Lane had full or partial closures due to road works.

AP113 Clerk to contact SCC on Red Lane closure and find out what the issue is and to see whether she can be set up on Alerts system. (PARISH COUNCIL HT&E MEETING 11-FEB-21)

2020

№ 35

• Pear Tree House 35 Red Lane KT10 0ES — 2020/1694 — PROPOSAL: Tree Preservation Order EL: 05/10 - Crown reduce 1 x Oak by 2-3m. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: CPC Objected. EBC refused permission on the following grounds:
• Excessive Pruning: Pruning to the extent proposed would be detrimental to the tree’s health and natural form, heavily detracting from the amenity it provides.
• Insufficient Evidence: The current proposal is considered disproportionate to achieve the required objective without further reason/evidence of impact of current weight of limbs. Pruning to the extent proposed would be detrimental to the tree’s health and natural form, heavily detracting from the amenity it provides.
• Excessive Light Loss & Shading. … the degree of shading or blocking of sunlight is not considered excessive or unreasonable to warrant the degree of pruned to trees T1 OAK. Excessive pruning often produces denser regrowth in healthy trees which forms a thicker crown than naturally produced by the tree. A thicker crown reduces light penetration, increases the amount of shade produced, resulting in a counterproductive outcome while also be detrimental to the trees health and amenity it provides.
• Pruning Effects on Tree Physiology: Any significant pruning will have a negative impact on the tree’s physiology.
• Pruning Effects on Tree Defence Systems: Large-scale pruning predisposes the tree to attack from pests and diseases, reduces the total energy available, limiting capacity of the tree to use stored energy to defend itself by producing defensive compounds or by limiting the spread of pathogens through the tree by compartmentalisation. (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 10-SEP-20)
• Pear Tree House 35 Red Lane — 2020/1694 — PROPOSAL: Tree Preservation Order EL: 05/10 - Crown reduce 1 x Oak by 2-3m. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: Object. This is an attractive and healthy tree which is clearly visible from the road and from the Green Belt behind. It makes a significant contribution to the environment. The proposed reduction would spoil the trees shape. We believe it would benefit from a thinning instead. Unanimously agreed. (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 13-AUG-20)

AP88 Clerk to contact SCC and get an update on progress of moving Horse Sign on Red Lane. OUTSTANDING. (PARISH COUNCIL H&TE MEETING 10-DEC-20)