Requirement to remove trees to enable road improvements

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A decision made (18/06/2007) regarding: Requirement to remove trees to enable road improvements for a Housing Development at Field 851, near Bel Royal.

Subject:	Requirement to remove trees to enable road improvements for a Housing Development at Field 851 near Bel Royal.
Decision Reference:	MD-T-2007-0051		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:	I:Minister:2007:Ministerial Decisions:MD0051
Written report – Title	Requirement to remove trees to enable road improvements for a Housing Development at Field 851 near Bel Royal.
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Dave St George Manager – Transport Policy
Decision(s): Proposals to widen St Peter’s Valley main road alongside the development are essential to:  enable a footpath to be constructed on the north side of the road linking La Rue de la Blanche Pierre with the existing footpath to the south  enable a pedestrian central refuge to be installed and consequently the Minister agreed to request the Minister for Planning and Environment to remove the provisional listing of two remaining trees which would prevent the above.
Reason(s) for decision: Alternative provisions would provide a significantly reduced level of safety for pedestrians, both for the new development and for existing residents of the area. Although it is regrettable that the road side trees will be lost, the plans include a planting scheme to replace them. If the opportunity is not taken during the development to provide good pedestrian links it is unlikely that it would be achieved at some point in the future and pedestrian safety would have been compromised.
Action required: Advise the Minister for Planning and Environment that the road improvements as previously agreed are essential and consequently the two provisionally listed trees will need to be removed.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 18 June 2007