A 70-year-old Japanese pagoda tree, central to a controversial housing project aimed at building 93 homes in Mitcham, South London, faces the risk of removal due to potential harm from development. The Royal Horticultural Society reported that the construction could significantly affect the tree's health and local visual appeal. The Mitcham Cricket Green Community and Heritage expressed worries that this development undermines a £4.4 million investment in the heritage site. Council comments on the ongoing application have been limited, emphasizing the sensitive nature of the issue.
Merton Council's housing scheme in Mitcham faces criticism as a planning report suggests the 70-year-old Japanese pagoda tree may need to be felled due to development impacts.
The Royal Horticultural Society's report warns that the housing development on Canons House heritage site could harm the treeâs visual value and ability to photosynthesize.
Chair Tony Burton from Mitcham Cricket Green Community & Heritage highlighted concerns that the housing project threatens nearly £5m spent on the heritage site.
The RHS concluded that the removal of the tree could be justified due to unavoidable impacts, calling attention to its status as the borough's 'tree of the year'.
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