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42.—(1) The undertaker may fell or lop any tree described in column (1) of Schedule 13, or cut back its roots if it reasonably believes it to be necessary in order to do so to prevent the tree or shrub from obstructing or interfering with the construction, maintenance or operation of the authorised project or any apparatus used in connection with the authorised project.
(2) In carrying out any activity authorised by paragraph (1)—
(a)the undertaker shall do no unnecessary damage to any tree or shrub and shall pay compensation to any person for any loss or damage arising from such activity; and
(b)the duty contained in section 206(1) of the 1990 Act (replacement of trees) shall not apply.
(3) The authority given by paragraph (1) shall constitute a deemed consent under the relevant tree preservation order.
(4) Any dispute as to a person’s entitlement to compensation under paragraph (2), or as to the amount of compensation, shall be determined under Part 1 of the 1961 Act.
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