There are over 450 Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) in the city. The Planning Policy & Design Group is responsible for reviewing these and for making new Orders. It also has a duty to protect trees which are subject to TPOs, and to consider applications for works to other trees in conservation areas.

 

Consent is normally needed to carry out works to trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order, and most trees within conservation areas. Anyone proposing to carry out works to, or remove protected trees must first make a formal application to the City Council. Application forms and notes are available on this website.

Advice and guidance is available. Reports of unauthorised works to protected trees will be investigated within 24 hours. Please contact our Planning Officer (Trees) for advice, or to report unauthorised works to protected trees.  You may also use our online enquiry form.

 

Click on the link at the bottom of the page to read more about tree preservation procedures (a national government publication).

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