tpo question

[log dog]

hi everyone had a situation today was told i needed to complete a tpo form to remove a dead limb over footpath and road the tree is dead has a tpo on it though i gave council a courtesy call then had a long discussion \ row i stated was happy to prove by taking photo s or they could meet there .the lady stated it was up to them to say it was dead not me !anyway doing job tomorrow taking pics just to be sure. have i got the wrong end of the stick ? by the way tpo officer was off this was his line manager stance ... never normally have any issues with the council...

[skyhuck]

You cannot damage or kill a dead tree or branch, so they would struggle to prosecute you.

 

If it is dead, it falls under the 5 day notice rules (DDD) so just serve notice and carry on.

[combined tree services]

if the tree is dead and posing an iminent risk then as long as you can prove that the tree is dead and dangerous , i should add that this is always a gamble and the L/A may still try to take action against you . In my personall opinion they would be barking up the wron tree so to speak !!

[Old Mill Tree Care]

As Skyhuck says. Just always back yourself up with photos and an email to the council.

[Pete Hart]

Its an ongoing battle down here with poole council - wouldn't take any risks bud... back yourself up to the hilt!

[janey]

Quote section 6 at them:

tposguide.pdf

[log dog]

thanks to all who replied i was just so taken a back at the lpa s attitude and manner perhaps the officer was having a bad day ?...there parting comment was dont forget the fine ! any need i thought ..