AQW 8088/09

Mrs Naomi Long
Alliance Party
East Belfast

Tabled Date: 28/05/2009
Answered On Date: 09/06/2009
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of the Environment to provide an update on the enforcement action being pursued in respect of the alleged breach of tree preservation orders at 135 Shandon Park, Belfast.

Answer:

Planning Service had a health and condition survey undertaken of the trees on the site in March 2008. No third party photographic evidence or video footage was requested from the residents by the Department as it has its own information in relation to the removal of the trees.

The enforcement case is still under investigation and the Department is considering its options in relation to prosecution. A replanting scheme has been put in place already.