Trees in Conservation Areas

Trees within conservation areas are also protected and works to trees in these areas are subject to restrictions even if the trees are not the subjects of a TPO.

Anyone wishing to undertake works to a tree within these areas must give six-weeks' written notice to the Council of their intention. This enables the Council to inspect the site and to consider whether a TPO needs to be issued. You do not need permission if you want to work on a tree less than 75mm in diameter (measured 1.5m above ground level), unless it has replaced a tree previously covered by a TPO.

The penalties for undertaking works to tree(s) within a conservation area within the six-week period are similar to those for undertaking unauthorised works to a tree(s) covered by a TPO.