Apply to work on trees
Apart from some exceptional circumstances, you must apply for consent to work on trees subject to a tree preservation order (TPO) or in a conservation area.
In conservation areas, notice is required for works to trees that have a trunk diameter of more than 75mm when measured at 1.5m from ground level (or more than 100mm if reducing the number of trees to benefit the growth of other trees).
You have to give us six weeks notice before carrying out work on trees which are located in a conservation area but are not yet the subject of a tree preservation order. This gives us an opportunity to consider whether an order should be made to protect the trees.
Guidance
- Making applications to carry out work on trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order
- Guidance on filling in the application form
- Tree felling: Getting permission tells you about getting a Forestry Commission felling licence
- Choosing a tree work contractor
Work on dangerous trees
Cost
There is no fee.
How to apply to work on trees
Download the form and send to us along with your supporting evidence
Clock Completing this form takes around 20 minutes
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We will visit the site to assess your application.
Due to the large number of applications received, tree officers make multiple site visits in a day, and so are unable to make booked appointments. They will therefore enter your property to view the trees - your application is taken as an invitation to do so and the legislation permits this.
Conservation area notices: We have six weeks within which we can object to your proposals. This gives us the opportunity to protect trees of amenity value, which may be harmed by the proposed works.
Other ways to apply
You can submit an application on the national Planning Portal website. You must register with the site. Registration is free.