Conservation area tree works

[BTS]

Got a job coming up in a conservation area 3 trees to be dismantled and a number pruned the house holder has assured me they have give the council notice, and have been given permission to go a head with the works, I have checked on council website and I'm unable to find detail, and as yet unable to get hold of tree officer. If I get the home owner to sign a contract to the effect that he has relevant permission for the works does this cover me from any come back if he is telling porky's.

[Adam Bourne]

Just get them to show you the Consent form, if not then walk away until you've seen it. You are still liable for not checking either way.

[fen01]

Not sure if chance it tbh - I don't think you'd be free from any fault should they be trying it on. Speak to the TO, sound a bit dodge not having anything on the council website.

[BTS]

Problem is tree officer down he has just be let go by the council 3 weeks ago, there is a past permission on site from 3 years ago but know schedule of works

[arbormonkey]

When I haven't been able to get hold of the tree officer. I have found that there is usually someone else in the office that can go on the computer and tell you id give the council a ring tomorrow .

[Adam Bourne]

Then you need to inform the owners that the consent form is A, out of date and B, there's no detailed information on works to be carried out! Which of cause is completely irrelevant anyway. If there's no record of the new proposed works or a copy of the conservation application on the councils website then chances are there's been no recent one done. If I where you then I'd hold fire until there's light on the situation or you apply for the works yourself

[BTS]

I will hold fire until I can clarify a bit more I think, if the contract wont cover me I don't want to get in trouble,

[arbormonkey]

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I will hold fire until I can clarify a bit more I think, if the contract wont cover me I don't want to get in trouble,

 

 

[skyhuck]

In 20+ years I've never heard of or seen anything called a "consent form".

 

I send in my notice and one of three things happen, they may send me an email or letter saying they don't intend to TPO the trees so I'm free to continue immediately or they TPO the trees or I hear nothing, the six weeks pass and we carry out the work.

 

In this instance I would ask to see a copy of the notice that was submitted and evidence of the date the council received it or ring the council and see if they are happy that the correct procedure has been followed.

[Adam Bourne]

In 20+ years I've never heard of or seen anything called a "consent form".

 

I send in my notice and one of three things happen, they may send me an email or letter saying they don't intend to TPO the trees so I'm free to continue immediately or they TPO the trees or I hear nothing, the six weeks pass and we carry out the work.

 

In this instance I would ask to see a copy of the notice that was submitted and evidence of the date the council received it or ring the council and see if they are happy that the correct procedure has been followed.

 

 

We fill out designated conservation consent forms then we receive a acknowledgement letter then they make a decision on wether or not to TPO. We then wait for the application to be granted as you say 6 weeks ish!

We receive the granted works letter through with what works we've stated and proceed with the work