Removal of (large) trees and planning

[Chris Hodges]

In South Glos you can't see a list of TPOs, but you can see any relevant applications.

Chris

[AJH]

You are right the felling within the curtilage of a dwelling is exempt from felling licenses.

AJH

[AJH]

There were exceptions under that act but it was modified under CROW and the wording changed to use the word "recklessly", so you in fact have a duty to make sure you don't disturb any nesting birds.

AJH

[Roger]

The message from "JoeJoe" contains these words:

One of my neighbours had a tree clearing session a bit ago. A few weeks later he put in an application for planning permission for a bungalow in his garden. The planners demanded a tree survey but there were no longer any trees in awkward places (and I won't have anywhere near as many leaves to sweep up every autumn. :-) )