Trees

The Council has a duty to protect trees that have significant public amenity value. There are five types of tree protection.

Trees, Copses and Woodlands of significant public amenity value can be protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) which are served and enforced by the Council.

Information about the protection of trees in Conservation Areas.

If you need to carry out works to a protected tree, you can apply online here.

Information about who is responsible for maintaining trees around the area.

If you are submitting an application to work on a protected tree, or a tree in a Conservation Area, please read these notes first.

If you wish to request the council to consider serving a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) please use this form

There is a clear and well established process for protecting trees in relation to new development.