Requesting a TPO

If a tree does not have a TPO you must give the reasons why you think it needs protecting.

We consider requests against 4 main criteria, including:

• the visibility of the tree from a public place
• the tree's importance in terms of its:
  • size
  • form
  • rarity
  • screening value
  • contribution to the character or appearance of a conservation area
• the tree’s significance in its local surroundings and wider impact on the environment
• whether the tree could be at risk in the future

Trees that do not need TPOs

It’s not usually necessary to give TPOs for trees under a recognised tree management programme, like:

• street trees managed by our tree section
• woodland managed by the Corporation of London in Highgate Wood

To request a TPO please contact the planning department.