The authority may issue a decision more than 8 weeks.

Whatever the reason given for tree removal, it is not usually legal to cut down someone’s tree without permission. This permission may come from an individual owner of the tree or from the city, town or county that owns the tree. Writing a tree-removal request letter is the first step towards having a tree.

Nov 20, You will need permission to fell or prune a tree in your garden or land if: It is covered by a tree preservation order – you will require permission from your local authority. It is within a designated conservation area – you are required to notify your local authority to get permission. It is on a rented property – permission from the landlord is required and/or bushdig.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.

The basic rule is that someone who cuts down, removes, or hurts a tree without permission owes the tree's owner money to compensate for the harm done. You can sue to enforce that right -- but you probably won't have to, once you tell your neighbor what the law is. Working on or around trees. Trees contribute to Auckland being a desirable place to live and are an important part of Auckland’s natural heritage and identity.

Trees also: conserve water. make our air breathable. absorb air pollution. support our slopes. make our streets attractive and liveable. support our health and wellbeing.

Previous Consent under Tree Preservation Orders. Next Non-material amendment of an existing planning permission. In conservation areas, notice is required for works to trees that have a trunk diameter of more than 75mm when measured at m from ground level (or more than mm if reducing the number of trees to benefit the growth of other trees).

You have to give your local planning authority six weeks’ notice before carrying out work on trees. In order for RTEC to proceed with the service (s) for your neighbor, we must have written permission from the owner/authorized agent. To give permission please fill out the form below. If you have any questions regarding the service, please contact our office at Estimated Reading Time: 40 secs.