"Peter Crosland" wrote in message
...
Down here there is a presumption that permission should be sought if the
diameter of the tree is above a certain amount (30cm I think) or if you
are
in a conservation area or a preservation order applies. but I think it
varies a good bit between local authorities.

Sorry but you are wrong. The rules are the same across all of England and
Wales with the exceptions that I mentioned. They may be different within
National Parks.


There is a slight matter of .... 'Interpretation'

Please don't give a 'blanket' advice on this matter.

Mike
:-))


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