Glossary definition
Tree Preservation Order
A legal order made by a local planning authority under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect specific trees, groups of trees, or woodlands from being cut down, topped, lopped, or uprooted without consent. Carrying out prohibited works to a protected tree is a criminal offence with fines of up to £20,000 in a magistrates' court.
Definition
A legal order made by a local planning authority under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect specific trees, groups of trees, or woodlands from being cut down, topped, lopped, or uprooted without consent. Carrying out prohibited works to a protected tree is a criminal offence with fines of up to £20,000 in a magistrates' court. Developers must survey for TPOs during due diligence as they can constrain site layout and increase build costs if scheme redesign is required.
See also
Closely related terms.
Planning Permission
Formal consent from the local planning authority required before carrying out most types of development, including new construction, material changes of use, and significant alterations to existing buildings.
Site Investigation
A series of ground investigations and environmental assessments carried out to identify potential risks associated with a development site, including contamination, ground conditions, flood risk, and ecological constraints.
Build Cost
The total cost of construction works on a development project, typically including materials, labour, preliminaries, and contractor margins.
Further reading
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Legal Due Diligence in Development Finance: What Solicitors Check
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How Does Development Finance Work? A Complete Guide for UK Developers
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