S.L. 549.123 Art. 21Application in writing.

(1) A person shall submit an application to the

Authority in writing at least three weeks prior to the carrying out of the activity.

(2) The application shall:

(a) be accompanied by the relevant documents and any other requisite information as specified and required by the Authority, including but not limited to, a site plan showing the positions of all the affected trees, and photographs of the affected trees to facilitate their identification;

(b) declare whether the application falls under any one of the criteria listed under sub-regulation (2) of regulation 20;

(c) be submitted as directed by the Authority; and

(d) be accompanied by a permitting fee as prescribed in the Third Schedule.

(3) The Authority may also request an independent assessment of the risks, impacts and implications on the environment of the area, be it natural or urban. Such assessment shall be financed by the applicant.

(4) The Authority shall process the application for a permit without undue delay.