COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 09, 2019

MOTION NO.15

MOTION: Councillor Rob Russell

"That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to have the trees at Cypress Drive “topped“ as they are causing distress to a number of residents on Orwell park cresent as they are quite close to the rear of these properties blocking sunlight and on a number of occasions there has been large branches breaking off in the wind and landing in their back gardens."

REPORT:

The trees and hedgerow at Cypress Drive at the rear of Orwell Park Crescent has been examined by Council staff.  The trees will be listed for surveying to determine whether they require maintenance. If the detailed survey identifies dangerous trees at this location, these will be listed for removal. This area is an important habitat with a native species hedgerow and trees.