A consultation paper on Proposals for changes to planning application fees in England was published on 15 November. While it does not propose to introduce a fee for tree work applications/notices it does seek comment on whether this is the appropriate approach. Responses must be received by 7 January 2011. The consultation paper can be found at: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/planningfeesconsultation

NB. Please note that the consultation on TPOs (Tree preservation orders - proposals for streamlining - http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/treestreamliningconsult) closes on 20 December 2010.