Guidance and information on requesting a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
Trees can be considered for a TPO if they are very visible from a public place, in good health and condition and under immediate threat of damage or removal.
To request a TPO to be made please complete our online form.
Any species of tree may be protected, either as an individual, part of a group or area of trees, or as a woodland.
We have a legal duty to protect trees and may choose to make a TPO to:
We may identify trees:
We consider any threat and the importance of the trees before we decide whether or not to make a TPO.
PermalinkWhen we make a TPO, it becomes effective immediately. We notify the landowners and occupiers, who are able to object to or support the order within 28 days of the TPO being served.
We will consider all of the comments we receive and, within six months will confirm, withdraw or amend the TPO.
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