cutting down trees in accordance with one of the Forestry Commissions grant schemes, or where the Commission has granted a felling licence – see Do I need a Forestry Commission felling licence to cut down trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order ?
• felling or pruning a tree which is dying, dead, dangerous (see Dangerous trees), or • at the request of certain organisations specified in the Order, or • felling or pruning a tree which is directly in the way of development that is about to start for which detailed planning permission has been granted, or • trees in a commercial orchard, or pruning fruit trees in accordance with good horticultural practice, or • felling or pruning trees to prevent or control a legal nuisance (you may find it helpful to check first with a solicitor). If you are in any doubt, check with your Local Planning Authority.
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