Tree Protection Bill - Call for Evidence

Closes 16 Sep 2026

Clause 13 - Interpretation: general

Clause 13 sets out general interpretation provisions for the Act, defining the “2011 Act” as the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and the “2015 Order” as the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, and clarifying that references to Parts, numbered sections, and Schedules refer to the 2011 Act unless otherwise specified.

30. Do you agree with Clause 13 of the Bill?
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