No explanation is give to support the route of the district heating scheme through theallotments of Windmill Hill City Farm. The proposed route had previously been shown to be alongthe public highway which is the most direct and is accessible for properties along Whitehouse St.This application for an alternative route through the allotments compromises the health andstability of the trees at the perimeter of the south and east sides of the site. Sixteen of these treeshave been given Tree Protection Orders in recognition of their value as amenity and contributionto biodiversity.No tree officers report has been included on the Planning Portal for this application. Without thisreport there is no independent professional expert voice to inform the lay person who is asked tojudge the validity of the applicants claims.Under The Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012, theauthority is advised to:assess the amenity value of the tree or woodland and the likely impact of the proposal on theamenity of the area;consider, in the light of this assessment, whether or not the proposal is justified, having regard tothe reasons and additional information put forward in support of it;consider whether any loss or damage is likely to arise if consent is refused or granted subject toconditions;consider whether any requirements apply in regard to protected species;consider other material considerations, including development plan policies where relevant; andensure that appropriate expertise informs its decision.The proposed works would affect these trees and the contributions they make but there are nomitigation works identified in the application for this or where trees fail to survive the works and

any future deterioration in their health and stability as a result of this installation works.

I would ask that the Tree Preservation Order is presented on the Planning Portal together with theassociated map.