Can I just fell

[oslac]

If there are no TPO on the trees, the trees are not growing within a Conservation Area and no outstanding planning condition is current which requires you to gain the approval of the LPA before carrying out tree works, you do not need to contact the council.

 

If they are asking for a form, you can ignore it. If the council want an easy ride, you may wish to let them know that you will be carrying out works but you are not obliged to.

[chopper brown]

Thanks again.

 

Nicely worded about pruning restrictions i'll have to use that one.

[WoodED]

I would never take a clients word for no tpos etc at the end of the day they just want what they want only takes 2 mins to ring planning dept and check it ur self some councils even have online databases to check online. As andy said if no tpo or conservation area equals no paperwork needed.

 

ill second this.. we have been caught out by this befor, if the client wants somthing done they may twist the truth a little.. you need to call the local tree officer to check if there is a tpo, a blanket tpo or a conservation area ect... dont lent on about your intended work

[woodrep]

Never ever forget about the Felling licence rules.The removal of 4 large trees would exceed your limit ........Unless it falls within the exceptions.Strangely the rules have been applied very aggressively, where there would seem to be tenuous forestry justification.Small domestic garden no problem,large one perhaps, extensive you may well find the district office may hold that there has been a breach of the act