When Granton applied for permission in principle (PPP) for 10 flats they described the site as suitable for development because it is not occupied by any mature trees. Granton told Peeblesshire News that no protected trees will be affected and that the remainder of the estate will remain untouched. PPP was granted in Mar 2016 & renewed Mar 2021 – without proper environmental assessment, according to PCC's expert forestry and ecology assessments. Granton were refused full