Green belt

[beechhunter]

Is there any different rules about clearing trees on a green belt site appart from the usual ones?

[10 Bears]

No not really. The green belt is there to prevent development ie urban sprawl (although recently this has not been very affective).

 

Commonly forestry/trees are a specific feature of the GB area, but they are not afforded any additional protection as I understand it.

 

What you should consider when working in these areas, particularly clearance are:

 

Felling licence

EIA

SSSI

BAP/LBAP

ASNW/PAWS

etc.

 

There are more of course, but it will depend on the circumstances of the area. I suggest you take a look at both Magic and Advanced LIS (use advanced as there are more options) to get a better idea of what is significant in the area and what you will have to consider during any operations.

 

If you get stuck give me a shout and Ill try to help further...

[Sylvia]

Hope you won't mind me butting in from a different angle - can't resist asking about BAP/LBAP listing - it seems to have made no diff to planning/marketing brief for wooded council land up for sale near us - not mentioned anywhere in sale docs - officials I've asked seem to dismiss anything less than SSSI /ASNW/PAWS.

About proving ASNW/PAWS - continuously wooded since 1600 - how to .......not many maps/plans in 1600? Local indicator plants not enough proof?

NPPF looks like protection for ancient woodland and veteran trees but weasels out with "unless you really have to" get-out clause?