Decision details

The report outlined the response to the petition concerning the felling of trees on a site in Viking Ward, Broadstairs, which was reported to Full Council in September 2020. It outlined the independent planning enforcement work and action which has been ongoing through the year and provides an overview of the planning context for the open space in question.

It also considered how open space and green infrastructure can be reviewed as part of the Local Plan review process. It recommended that Cabinet agree to consider open space as part of the Local Plan Review process, in particular to ensure a robust policy relationship between woodland protection/planting and green infrastructure.

Cabinet agreed to:

1  Note the on-going enforcement action when considering the petition in relation to the felling of trees on a site in Viking Ward, Broadstairs;

2  Include the consideration of open space and green infrastructure in the district within the Local Plan review, in accordance with the recommendations of the separate Cabinet report, (that was part of the cabinet agenda), relating to the scope of the Local Plan Update.

To respond to the Petition in accordance with the Council’s identified process, as the petition was referred by Full Council at its meeting on 10th September 2020 to cabinet for decision.

Not considered.