Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (Tpo) and / or Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - United Kingdom

The Application for Tree Works in the United Kingdom is for obtaining permission to carry out work on trees that are subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or are located in a conservation area. This application is necessary to ensure that the proposed work is done legally and in accordance with regulations related to tree preservation.

In the United Kingdom, the responsibility for filing an application for tree works, including works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and/or notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area, lies with the landowner or the person intending to carry out the works.

FAQ

Q: What is a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)?
A: A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is a legal order that protects specific trees or woodlands, making it an offense to cut down, prune, or disturb them without permission.

Q: What is a Conservation Area?
A: A Conservation Area is an area designated by the local planning authority as having special architectural or historic interest, and therefore subject to additional planning controls to preserve the character and appearance of the area.

Q: What is the purpose of the application for Tree Works?
A: The purpose of the application for Tree Works is to seek permission from the relevant authority to carry out work on trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and/or trees within a Conservation Area.

Q: Who needs to apply for Tree Works?
A: Anyone who wants to carry out work on trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or trees within a Conservation Area needs to apply for Tree Works permission.

Q: What kind of works require permission?
A: Any works that would affect the protected trees, such as cutting them down, pruning them, or disturbing their roots, require permission.