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Trees and hedges

Trees Section (trees.planning@kirklees.gov.uk) Last updated - May 2011

Protected trees, tree work applications and complaints

Trees at Oakwell Hall

Trees at Oakwell Hall

Information and advice

  • Looking after trees

    Your responsibilities, basic principles of tree care and how different pruning methods can affect the health and wellbeing of trees.

  • Dangerous trees

    What to do if you think your tree is in a poor condition and presents a potential hazard to other people or property.

  • Trees on neighbouring land

    Who can grow what, where and to what size. Your rights and responsibilities to your neighbours from the perspective of both a tree owner and the owner-occupier of adjoining land.

  • Trees and structural damage

    What to do if you believe that trees are responsible for causing damage to your property.

  • Tree surgeons and consultants

    What to look for when employing a tree surgeon or consultant and what is the role of each.

  • Trees and development

    How the presence of trees on a site may impact on potential development.

Hedges

  • Hedgerow protection and removal

    When hedgerows can be protected, and how to apply to remove a protected hedgerow.

  • High hedges

    When the council can take action against the owners of nuisance hedges and the procedures for making a complaint.

Trees contacts

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), trees in conservation areas and tree work applications

To speak to an officer you must make an appointment. To make an appointment please contact Kirklees Direct on 01484 414909 or email .

Report trees causing an obstruction on pavements and footpaths, or obscuring street lighting

Find out who owns trees

Trees owned by the council