What if a protected tree is dead, dying or dangerous?
In this event certain exemptions apply. If a tree is protected but has become dead, dying or dangerous then the applicant is required to give the Council five days notice, (ideally in writing), of their intention to remove the tree or trees. We may require some type of evidence, (tree contractors report/photographs), to prove that the tree or trees really are dead, dying or dangerous. In most circumstances a replacement planting will be required to replace the removed tree(s). This will need to be agreed in writing with the conservaton department.
