Circular 36/78 Trees and forestry (Valid in Wales only)

Publication Year

1978

Document Status

Partially replaced

Abstract

Consolidates advice on trees and forestry, stating that local authorities have powers to plant and protect trees and a duty to make provision for them when granting planning permission. Also describes the purpose and scope of tree preservation orders and the procedures for implementing them. Further sections give advice on trees in conservation areas and the relationship between trees and development.

Document History

Replaced by the Planning practice guidance suite which is only available in its entirety online at http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/ ; we are therefore unable to add it to The Construction Information Service. Joint circular. Also known as Welsh Office Circular 64/78. Supersedes the following DOE (Welsh Office) Circulars: 99/72 (WO 219/72), 6/74 (WO 15/74), 147/74 (WO 220/74 - paragraphs 36/42) and 17/75 (WO 24/75). Sections VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of this Circular are cancelled in so far as they relate to England and replaced by Tree preservation orders: a guide to the law and good practice (ODPM/DCLG, 2000).

ISBN

9780117512993

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