2(1)Section 15 (trees subject to preservation orders under Planning Acts) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1) for “consent under the order” substitute “ relevant consent ”.
(3)After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)In subsection (1) “relevant consent” means—
(a)in the case of trees in [F1England or Wales], consent under tree preservation regulations;
(b)in the case of trees in Scotland, consent under the tree preservation order.”
(4)In subsection (5) for the words from “application” to “thereunder” substitute “ relevant application shall be entertained ”.
(5)After subsection (5) insert—
“(5A)In subsection (5) “relevant application” means—
(a)in the case of trees in [F2England or Wales], an application under tree preservation regulations for consent under the regulations;
(b)in the case of trees in Scotland, an application under a tree preservation order for consent under the order.”
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 8 para. 2(1A)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 440 (with Sch. 7)
F2Words in Sch. 8 para. 2(5A)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 440 (with Sch. 7)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 para. 2 in force at 6.4.2012 for E. by S.I. 2012/601, art. 2(a)
