Trees and forestry (Valid in Wales only)
Circular 36/78
Document Status
Partially replaced or revised by new document
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Circular
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.
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
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Natural environment
- Environmental planning/land
- Forestry
Publisher History
The Department of the Environment merged with the Department of Transport to form the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. This organisation has since combined with others to form the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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