It’s an offence to do work to a tree in a conservation area without consent.
Check if the tree is in a conservation area
A tree with a tree preservation order (TPO)
If a tree in a conservation area is protected by a tree preservation order, you will need to apply to carry out work to trees in a conservation area.
A tree without a TPO
If a tree in a conservation area does not have a TPO, you must give us 6 weeks’ notice to carry out work if it is:
- 7.5 cm in diameter measured 1.5 metres above the ground, if a single tree
- 10 cm in diameter measured 1.5 metres above the ground, if part of a group of trees
Apply to carry out work to trees in a conservation area.
After receiving notice we'll write and let you know if we:
- intend to put a TPO on the tree
- have no objections to you doing the work