Save our Trees and Hedgerows before Devolplment

Blythe ward councillors, Keith Green and Ken Hawkins have requested Solihull Planners to examine how trees and hedges on green belt land can be protected from destruction by developers who may wish to circumnavigate planning niceties.

In a letter to Mark Andrews, Solihull’s Head of Planning Design and Engagement, they refer to an incident a few years ago where many aged trees, including Oak trees about 100 years old, were destroyed by developers before planning permission had been granted. They wish to avoid a similar situation, and whilst most developers will abide by the proper process and help to work towards good outcomes for local communities they fear some speculative developers may not.

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Cllr Ken Hawkins stated ‘I am reminded of a previous situation to the destruction of the Forest of Isengard, in Lord of the Rings. We must avoid the same thing happening again’.

Cllr Keith Green says ‘We need to protect and preserve our environmental heritage. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever’.