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Plymouth Tree Felling Halted Amid Campaigner Outcry
31 Oct
Summary
- A mature maple tree's removal is paused due to campaign concerns.
- The tree is part of a £47m plan for apartments and a college campus.
- Plymouth City Council will review alternative options for the tree.
Plymouth City Council has temporarily halted the felling of a mature maple tree, a decision driven by concerns raised by campaigners. This tree was slated for removal as part of a significant £47m project to redevelop Plymouth's Civic Centre into apartments and a college campus.
The campaign group STRAW (Save the Trees of Armada Way) formally requested the council pause the tree's axing. They sought time to understand why retaining the tree was not feasible. In response, the council confirmed it would re-examine the situation, specifically looking into whether alternative solutions were explored.
This pause comes after a previous controversial regeneration project in Armada Way, which saw over 100 trees felled. STRAW emphasized the maple tree's good health and its distance from the Civic Centre building. A council spokesperson stated that the tree's removal, along with a dead red oak, was part of the 2020 planning consent, with 29 new trees planned as mitigation.
However, due to public requests, the relevant cabinet member has initiated a closer review of the tree removal. Consequently, no felling will proceed while this detailed review is conducted, ensuring all options are reconsidered.
