Trees in Conservation Areas
Conservation Areas
Trees in Conservation Areas are subject to similar
controls as trees that have a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). It is an
offence to cut down, top, lop, uproot, willfully damage or destroy
trees in Conservation Areas without our consent, or following the
expiration of a six-week period of written notice detailing works
proposed to trees in a Conservation Area.
If you wish to carry out work on trees in Conservation Areas,
you should apply in writing, detailing the work proposed and the
reasons for the work. You only need to do this if one of several
exemptions do not apply.
The Council cannot refuse consent for work to trees in a
Conservation Area, but may issue a Tree Preservation Order within
the six-week period if they consider the work proposed to be
unsuitable or detrimental.
The same rights of objection and appeal apply to TPOs made
following an application to undertake work to Conservation Area
trees.
Contact
Tel: (01446) 704742