The appellant challenged refusal of leave to fell a tree protected by a tree preservation order. The tree was old and large, and its roots had begun to undermine the claimant’s buildings. The original consent to a reduction of the crown of the tree by 50% had not been accompanied by the proper certificate as … Continue reading Beyers v Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and Regions and Uttlesford District Council: Admn 31 Aug 2000