Are TPO consents time limited?

[Randomiser]

I'm looking at a site which has a tree with a TPO on it.  In 2015 consent was given for a replacement dwelling, this had a condition that work must commence within 3 years and the consent has now lapsed.  A few weeks later a separate application was submitted for work on a tree on the site with a TPO on it, this was to raise the crown.  In the officer's report recommending approval it included in the description of the application "(subject to three year condition)".  However, in the recommended conditions at the end of the officer's report and in the decision notice issued in February 2016, unlike the consent for the replacement dwelling, the approval of the tree work did not have a condition setting a three year time limit for the work.

 

What is the situation with this TPO consent?  Is there a blanket time limit for TPO consents?  As there is no time ljmit condition on the consent is it effectively open ended?

 

Would appreciate anyone's thoughts or experience relating to this.

 

Randomiser.

[PeterW]

It’s a crown lift on a tree with a TPO so it’s normally 2 years from grant of permission to carry the work out. 

[Randomiser]

1 minute ago, PeterW said:

It’s a crown lift on a tree with a TPO so it’s normally 2 years from grant of permission to carry the work out. 

Thanks for the reply.  When you say "normally", where is that defined, is it part of any legislation?

 

Randomiser.

[PeterW]

How long does consent last for?

By default, consent is valid for 2 years beginning with the date of its grant. However, the authority may decide to set a different time limit with a condition in the consent. A tree owner may use an unused and unexpired consent obtained by a former owner. If any specified time limit expires, and the tree owner wishes to carry out a prohibited activity in respect of protected tree, a further application for consent has to be made.

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[Randomiser]

11 minutes ago, Randomiser said:

Thanks for the reply.  When you say "normally", where is that defined, is it part of any legislation?

 

Randomiser.

Don't worry, have found it myself.  Looks like it is Part 4, Regulation 17 of the Town & Country Planning (Tree Preservation) Regulations 2012.

 

Thanks again.

Randomiser.

[Randomiser]

9 minutes ago, PeterW said:

How long does consent last for?

By default, consent is valid for 2 years beginning with the date of its grant. However, the authority may decide to set a different time limit with a condition in the consent. A tree owner may use an unused and unexpired consent obtained by a former owner. If any specified time limit expires, and the tree owner wishes to carry out a prohibited activity in respect of protected tree, a further application for consent has to be made.

Paragraph: 098 Reference ID: 36-098-20140306

 

 

Thanks again, posts must have crossed.