# The A19/A1058 Coast Road (Junction Improvement) Development Consent Order 2016, Article 32: Felling or lopping of trees

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The undertaker may fell or lop any tree or shrub, or cut back its roots, within or overhanging land within the Order limits, if it reasonably believes it to be necessary to do so to prevent the tree or shrub—
(a) from obstructing or interfering with the construction, maintenance or operation of the authorised development or any apparatus used in connection with the authorised development; or
(b) from constituting a danger to persons using the authorised development.
(2) In carrying out any activity authorised by paragraph (1), the undertaker must do no unnecessary damage to any tree or shrub and must pay compensation to any person for any loss or damage arising from such activity.
(3) Any dispute as to a person’s entitlement to compensation under paragraph (2), or as to the amount of compensation, is to be determined under Part 1 of the 1961 Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/73/article/32 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/a19a1058-coast-road-junction-improvement-development-consent-order-2016/article-32
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