PART 2WORKS PROVISIONS
Supplementary powers and provisions
Felling or lopping of trees24
1
The Agency may fell or lop any trees or shrub near any part of the authorised works, or cut back its roots, 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 works or any apparatus used on the authorised works;
b
from constituting a danger to persons using the authorised works.
2
In exercising the powers conferred by paragraph (1), the Agency—
a
must not cause unnecessary damage to any tree or shrub, and
b
must pay compensation to any person for any loss or damage arising from the exercise of those powers.
3
Any dispute as to a person’s entitlement to compensation under paragraph (2)(b), or as to the amount of compensation, is to be determined under Part 1 of the 1961 Act.