Part 6Compensation

52Compensation: cutting down or lopping, or cutting back roots of, trees or shrubs

(1)

A person is entitled to compensation from Ministers for any loss arising as a result of Ministers taking action under section 10(1) in relation to a tree or shrub.

(2)

Any dispute about—

(a)

a person's entitlement to compensation, or

(b)

the amount of the compensation,

is to be determined by the Lands Tribunal in accordance with the 1963 Act as if it were a question of disputed compensation for the compulsory acquisition of land (and sections 8, 9, 11 and 12 of the 1963 Act accordingly have effect in relation to such a dispute so far as applicable and subject to any necessary modifications).