Dead branches or trees
Dead branches from a living protected tree may be removed without prior notice or consent. Care should be taken not to damage any live part of the tree.
If a protected tree is dead, a formal application is not required to remove or to work on the tree. Instead, 5 days written notice must be given to the authority before works commence. It is advised that you collect evidence that the tree is dead before carrying out any works to it. Where a protected tree has died, the landowner has a duty to plant a replacement.