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Jul 29, Even though the branches overhang non-conservation area land, the trees are still protected because they are growing in a conservation area. Author: Virginia Wallis. It is a criminal offence to carry out works to trees in conservation areas without having submitted a six week advanced notification to the Council.

Is probably need for example, conservation area are penalties for felling trees in conservation areas of trees limited exceptions for their condition is successful prosecutions for safety.

The penalties associated with these offences are. When can I prune a tree in a Conservation Area without notifying the council? All the exemptions listed for trees protected by a TPO apply to trees within a conservation area. In addition, there is no need to notify your intention to work on trees that: Have a diameter of less than 75mm (appx 3 inches) measured at m (appx 5 feet) above ground.

The authority should discuss the issue with the landowner and offer relevant advice.

It is an offence to cut down, uproot or wilfully destroy any tree that is subject to a TPO, in a Conservation Area or over five cubic metres in volume. Anyone who breaches the rules may be fined up to £20, prosecuted for felling without a licence and served a notice to replace any protected trees.

Mar 24, in a Conservation Area over 5 cubic metres in volume (whether an individual tree or several smaller trees). Those who damage or carry out work without permission on a tree with a TPO or in a Conservation Area may be: fined up to £20,