conservation areas

[Log-ologist]

Exemptions generally include trees that fall into the categories of:

 

Productive orchards for fruit.

Crown lands

Dedicated woodland

Dead , dying and diseased trees

Statutory Bodies undertaking work. ( utilities)

Planning permissiion obtained

Act of Parliament

Trees are undersize.

 

correct me if i'm wrong

[Log-ologist]

Its still better to contact the local authority first.

 

 

Unlike A*** an arb firm who worked in a conservation area in Christchurch and are being investigated for Illegal tree felling.

 

Ooooops.

 

and they are Arb. Association Approved.

[Theocus]

In the case of fruit trees, work can be carried out under a TPO if the tree is not cultivated on a commercial basis as long as the pruning is carried out with good Horticultural practice and in the interest of fruit production. Chapter 6.17 TPO Blue book!

 

Also a TPO cannot be applied to bushes or shrubs but in the secretary of states view a tpo is made to protect trees in a hedge or old hedge which has become a line of trees of a reasonable height and is not subject to hedgerow management. Other legislation controls hedgerow removal.

 

But if they are with in a conservation area you will have to ask permission to your LPA under section 211 of the TCPA.

[treequip]

But if they are with in a conservation area you will have to ask permission to your LPA under section 211 of the TCPA.

 

A 211 isn’t asking it is notification or intent.

 

Andy

 

Another nice avatar BTW

[Theocus]

Thats right, show intent of your proposed works. Also it seems the LPA can grant you permission straight away on receiving your intent instead of making you wait for 6 weeks! Damn those in power!!!!

 

Avatars, i just keep finding images of women and power tools!!! dont tell the missus!!!!

[Topcat]

Actually the LPA can't give you permission when you submitt a 211,notice. It's not an application so they can not decide it. They can,decide to make a tpo,decide not to make a tpo and let 6 weeks pass or not make a tpo and inform you before the required 6 weeks. Worth also remembering that the LPA can not alter your 211 spec. eg it's ok to lift 5 limbs but not 6.

[Theocus]

Damn words, your right in saying they can inform you before the six weeks are up that work can go ahead.

 

Just resat my tech cert law exam so my brain is fried!!!!

 

Anyway enough of law.

[Sciadopitys]

Fruit trees are exempt.

 

I often wondered if you'd be able to argue this in the courts if you chopped a 80ft. Horse Chestnut down when u shouldn't have done, by saying "this tree produces fruits" and take some along with you to the courtroom.

 

Does it mention the word "edible" fruits or give a specific list, or is it left to our judgement what the term "fruit-tree" actually includes and doesn't include?