Singapore legislation
Clause 5
of Trees and Plants (Preservation and Improvement of Amenities) Bill
Clause 5
Application for written permission to fell or cut trees
(1)
An application for written permission under section 4 of this Act shall be made to the Superintendent in the prescribed manner by a person having such estate or interest in the land on which the tree is growing as would enable him, with or without the consent of any other person, to fell or cut the tree.
(2)
Where any such application is made, the Superintendent may, if it appears to him to be in the interest of the amenity of the area to do so, refuse to grant permission or grant permission subject to such conditions as he thinks fit.
(3)
Any written permission shall continue to be in force for such period as may be specified therein.