Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Draft Decision

Planning Application Number: RB2026/0883
Site Address: Land to northeast of Oaken Wood Road Thorpe Hesley 9999
Description: Application to undertake works to a tree pretected by RMBC TPO 6 (1975)
Officer Recommendation: REFUSED
Officer Recommendation Date: 18 August 2026
Decision Date: 18 August 2026
Decision Type: REFUSED
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee: Proposed to be Delegated
Conditions / Reason for Refusal: T5 Oak – Remove 1. NPPF – 193(c) - When determining planning applications, local planning authorities should apply the following principles: (c) Development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats (such as ancient woodland and ancient or veteran trees) should be refused, unless there are wholly exceptional reasons and a suitable compensation/mitigation strategy exists. 2. The proposal would be contrary to SPD - SP33 - Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment. CS19 - Green Infrastructure. CS20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

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