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To be fair he's been very reasonable thus far so I am optimistic we can reach an agreement down the line. My only insight here is that the old tree that was removed was a massive sycamore, which may explain the choice of species.

Thanks all this is great. The officer emailed back to say he can't reissue the notice as has been over a year. Once we complete I will assess the situation and maybe try to get a meeting with him in person to argue the points well made here. No rush so far, but thank you all for your comments. Would personally prefer to keep the silver birch too!

Undoubtedly!

Thanks @daltontrees, i have just had a chat with the tree officer at the LA. Apparently the original decision was missing a whole page which outlined the suitable replacement trees and schedules, so he will re-issue. Ive been told the following are acceptable: (a) Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) (b) Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) (c) Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) Any insights on which would be most suitable please given the original sycamore was felled due to roots causing damage to a retaining wall (its a split level garden)?

Thanks @daltontrees, that's very helpful. As far as I can ascertain, tests 1-2 have been complied with; its the "suitable species" thats problematic, but I am more confident now that I have learnt from you that its not defined anywhere. Based on this then I am happy to proceed and then deal with the Council myself to sort it out if they object. We are still in the planting season so worst case scenario I can re-plant a new tree I imagine.

Hi all, New member here, seeking some advice please. Currently going through a transaction on a new property. There is a TPO felling order that was complied with for a Sycamore - this was done by a tree surgeon last year. The seller has replanted a silver birch (this year) in the same place himself and their solicitors are now saying this is done. My question is - have the duties of the TPO been discharged appropriately? Just want to check that the replacement tree is appropriate given I cant see in the original order anything stipulating that except for the phrase "of an appropriate size and species". Thank you all, this is the only thing holding up our transaction and the solicitors seem to be clueless about how to interpret this!