AQW 8088/09 Written question to the Minister of the Environment

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.

Asked by Naomi Long MLA on 28 May 2009

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Tabled
28 May 2009
Answer due by
12 June 2009
Answered
9 June 200912 days after tabling
Department
Department of the Environment
Priority question
No

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.

Official sources