Felling or lopping of trees or shrubs
33.—(1) Save for trees planted in accordance with requirement 6 in Schedule 2 (requirements), the undertaker may, pursuant to the requirements in Schedule 2, fell or lop any tree or shrub near any part of the authorised development, 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 or maintenance 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 do no unnecessary damage to any tree or shrub and must pay compensation to any person for any loss or damage arising from such activity.
(3) 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 (determination of questions of disputed compensation).