Council asked to consent to cutting down of trees despite prevention order

North Lanarkshire Council has been asked to consent to the felling of trees in Glenmavis despite a tree preservation order.

A planning request from Leech Weir Residents Association seeks approval for tree felling works at to the north of Meldrum Mains, a site partially covered by a TPO.

Supporting the application is a report from a tree consultant, which explains they were commissioned to assess the trees for risk and nuisance, with this having been done in 2023 as well as April 2026.

The report notes that although the southern area of woodland is registered as “ancient”, meaning it has been present since at least 1750 and is considered irreplaceable, other sections of the woods do not share this status, due to some trees having been felled and replaced, usually with non-native species and these areas could be restored.

The survey recorded 41 trees as being of concern or requiring work, including 29 close to houses on Glenwell Street which were recorded in line with a request from the residents’ association.

For further information on this application or to leave a comment for consideration, visit the council’s website and search for planning reference 26/00422/TPO.