A ROW of trees in Prestatyn is set to be removed despite the objection of the town council.

Councillors on the planning committee will consider an application by William Scriven to have the trees on Bishopswood Road removed.

The application seeks permission for the removal of seven ash trees and one sycamore which are located in a large area of land which is subject to a Tree Preservation Order, to the south east of Bishopswood Road.

Council officers said the  reason for the proposed works is due to the top-heavy form of the trees and the proximity of the trees to the dwelling Pen y Lan and a low voltage power line, which raises safety concerns.

Prestatyn Town Council wrote to planners protesting at the planned felling of the trees.

The letter said: “Old woodlands must be protected. Removal of trees should only be considered if tree diseased and/or imminent danger to property”.

But Denbighshire’s tree consultant said: “Taking into account the characteristics of the trees, their proximity to the overhead line and dwelling

and their limited amenity, considers it would be unreasonable to require them to be pruned and concludes their removal is justified.”

The tree consultant also advised that he would not recommend replacement planting but would instead suggest a condition be attached which prevents the treatment or removal of the stumps so that over time they will regrow.

Planners have recommended that councillors vote in favour of granting planning permission for the felling when the committee as The Journal went to press on Wednesday, January 16.