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| Are there any extra restrictions in a conservation area? |
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| Yes. In relation to trees not protected by tree preservation orders you must give your local planning authority six weeks' notice in writing if you want to carry out work on them. You must not carry out any work during that period without permission. If you do, you could be fined as described in question 16. You may also have to plant a replacement tree.
But you do not need permission if you want to cut down or work on trees less than 7.5 centimetres in diameter (measured 1.5 metres above the ground) or 10 centimetres if thinning to help the growth of other trees.
The exceptions in question 13 also apply. If in doubt, check with your local planning authority.
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