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Protected Trees – Tpos And Conservation Areas

What is a TPO or conservation area?

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are orders made by the local authority to protect individual trees, groups or areas of trees, or woodland. If your trees are protected by a TPO you will need permission from your local authority to carry out any work.
If you live within a conservation area you also need to apply to work on any trees as well as hedges.

How do I know if my trees are protected?

Most local council websites now offer a map service where you can see if there are any TPOs or conservation areas covering your property. If in doubt, always call or email the local council to make sure.

What if I carry out work to my trees without permission?

Currently the penalty for carrying out work to protected trees without permission is a fine of up to £20,000.

REPORTS AND TPOS

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

The process involves completing the necessary paper work and submitting it to the council providing site map, images and an explanation as to what work you would like to take place.
Typically the application process takes between 6-8 weeks from the council’s receipt of an application until a decision is made and registered.

HOW DO I APPLY TO WORK ON PROTECTED TREES?

Customers with protected trees may wish to make the application themselves by following the instructions on their local authority’s website or they may prefer us to make the application on their behalf.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

We charge a £30(+VAT) fee to submit and manage any applications.
This is an administration fee and will be deducted from the invoice at completion of works.
We will notify you when the approval comes through and will share the documents with you for future work that you may require.

Please contact us if you would like some advise on your protected trees.

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