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Mar 2021
Council officers have defended their handling of a Ripon planning application involving the felling of 36 trees.
Residents living close to the Cathedral View park home development on North Road have complained to Harrogate Borough Council (HBC).
They believe that planning notices inviting comment on the proposed removal of the trees were not prominently displayed.
Mary Kelly, whose Magdalens Road home looks directly onto the development site, told the Stray Ferret:
She pointed out:
The opportunity to comment on the proposed felling of the trees ended on 10 January and resident Wendy Marks, said:
The removal of trees including Ash, Sycamore, Horse Chestnut and White Poplar, took place earlier this month.
Bethan Dailey, who also lives close to the site, said:
A spokesperson for the HBC planning department, said:
The spokesperson pointed out that applications to remove trees are assessed against development plan policy by a planning officer and HBC's arborist.
All works have been carried out in accordance with the planning approvals.
The spokesperson added:
With regard to the nesting season, Mr Crickmore, added:
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