Paragraph 9 Removal of trees, hedges and existing buildingsI1

England and Wales

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), no—

(a)

tree or hedge may be removed from the Order land;

(b)

existing building or structure on the Order land may be demolished,

as part of the authorised development unless the Home Secretary has submitted to the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State has approved, a plan for that removal or demolition.

(2)

The Home Secretary may, without a plan having been submitted to or approved by the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)

cut down, uproot, top or lop a tree, to the extent that such works are urgently necessary to remove an immediate risk of serious harm;

(b)

demolish a building or structure that is at risk of imminent collapse or otherwise poses an immediate threat to safety.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 11.4.2024, see art. 1(2)