Who Can Make Tree Preservation Orders?
As from 27 October 1981 planning authorities (Local Authorities) were made solely responsible for the confirmation of Tree Preservation Orders and the Secretary of State for Scotland has no function in that respect. 11.1.4 What Legislation Is Involved? Current legislation: • Town and County Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 Sections 57 to 60 and 99. • Town and County Planning [Tree Preservation Order and Trees in Conservation Areas] [Scotland] Regulations 1975. • Local Government [Miscellaneous Provisions] [Scotland] Act 1981, Section 22(1)(a). • Town and County Planning [Tree Preservation Order and Trees in Conservation Areas] [Scotland] Amendment Regulations 1981. 11.1.5 How Does This Affect The Development? Once the Tree Preservation Order is confirmed it is recorded in the appropriate Division of the General Register of Sasines or registered in the appropriate County in the Land Register depending on whether it affects unregistered or registered subjects. It is the responsibility of the
