The decision-maker for an application under section 21 must, after receiving the application, assess the tree to which the application relates.
Examples—assessing tree
Assessing a tree may include assessing any of the following:
• the health, condition and structure of the tree;
• the ecological significance of the tree;
• the tree's location, including the tree's proximity to infrastructure, services and construction activity;
• whether the tree is a protected tree;
• whether the tree satisfies the approval criteria.