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36.—(1) The undertaker may fell or lop any tree described in Schedule 15 (trees subject to tree preservation orders) 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 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 not cause unnecessary damage to any tree or shrub and must pay compensation to any person for any loss or damage arising from such activity.
(3) The duty imposed by section 206(1) (replacement of trees) of the 1990 Act does not apply to any activity authorised by paragraph (1).
(4) The authority given by paragraph (1) constitutes a deemed consent under the relevant tree preservation order.
(5) 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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