Tree removal consultation: 12 Poets Road, N5 2SL

Duty to consult

Under Section 115 of the Environment Act 2021, it is the Council’s obligation to consult members of the public regarding the removal of any street tree that is not dead and/or dangerous.

Proposal

Islington Council would like your feedback on the proposed removal of a Purple maple situated outside 12 Poets Road to mitigate an association with damage to property. Evidence has been supplied to the London Borough of Islington tree service that shows an association between the tree and property damages.

Alternative solutions

Alternative solutions were explored; the tree was crown-reduced.

Tree replacement

Dependent upon the outcome of this consultation our tree planting team will look for a suitable tree planting site as close to the original as possible.

Your views

If you have any comments about this proposed tree felling, you can:

• Complete our comments form by 11:59 pm on 7 April
• email TreeService@islington.gov.uk - please include “12 Poets Road Tree Removal Consultation” in the email subject line, and ensure you submit any comments by 11:59 pm on 7 April
• call Contact Islington on 0207 527 2000 quoting “12 Poets Road Tree Removal Consultation” and provide your feedback by 11:59 pm on 7 April , which will be recorded and forwarded for the tree services consideration.