Tree Preservation Orders

In the United Kingdom, trees receive protection through various means. Among these, Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and Conservation Areas are the most prevalent methods, especially from an amenity perspective.

Both TPOs and Conservation Areas play vital roles in maintaining the environmental and aesthetic qualities of landscapes across the UK. Specifically, they regulate human activities that could potentially harm trees.

As a result, these protection measures ensure that trees continue to provide numerous benefits to communities, such as enhancing biodiversity, improving air quality, and increasing the visual appeal of neighborhoods and landscapes.

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are widely implemented across the United Kingdom. They serve as a crucial mechanism for protecting trees deemed to hold special significance. These orders establish stringent regulations, therefore making it unlawful to engage in activities such as cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting, or causing damage to designated protected trees without prior consent from the relevant local planning authority. In this way, these measures help ensure the preservation and conservation of valuable arboreal assets.

In addition, Conservation Areas are another common form of protection for trees.. These areas aim to conserve and enhance the special architectural or historic interest of a place, often including the preservation of trees and green spaces. Consequently, trees located within Conservation Areas may be subject to additional regulations governing their management and preservation.

If you have a tree protected by a TPO, we can conduct a tree assessment inspection. Following this, we will advise you on works likely to be acceptable from a Local Council perspective. Furthermore, we can compile a work specification that aligns with current British pruning regulation standards (BS3998), thereby increasing the likelihood of your application for tree work being granted.

Additionally, we can submit and manage your planning application or notification to the Local Planning Authority through the Planning Portal, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

Tree Preservation Orders

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