Tree Preservation Orders and trees protected in conservation areas

Find out how trees are protected

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Tree Preservation Order (TPO)

A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is a formal legislation making it an offence to cut down, uproot or prune a tree without approval from the Council. All types of trees may be protected.
Does the tree have a Tree Preservation Order?

Check if the tree has a Tree Preservation Order
Is a tree in a conservation area?

Check if a tree is in a conservation area
Trees subject to planning conditions

Trees may be protected by conditions attached to full planning permission