Tree Preservation Orders

Tree Preservation Order Advice

Practical support before protected tree work

Advice for pruning, felling and tree work where Tree Preservation Orders, planning conditions or conservation restrictions may apply.
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Practical support before protected tree work

Tree Preservation Orders, planning conditions and conservation area rules can affect pruning, felling, dismantling and other tree work. Before protected work begins, the proposed works should be clear, proportionate and properly understood.

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Quick answers about Tree Preservation Orders

What is a Tree Preservation Order?

A Tree Preservation Order, or TPO, is a legal protection that can restrict pruning, felling or damaging a tree without permission from the local planning authority.

How do I check if a tree has a TPO?

Use the local council planning map or planning service for the exact property address. If unsure, check before arranging work.

Can protected trees still be worked on?

Yes, but the proposed work needs to be clear, justified and handled through the correct permission or notification route.

What information helps with protected-tree advice?

Photos, location, tree species if known, the reason for the work and what outcome is needed will help shape the next step.

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What makes protected-tree enquiries clearer

  • Proposed works

    Clear wording helps explain whether the request is pruning, felling, crown reduction, crown lifting, deadwood removal or another specification.

  • Reason for work

    Safety, damage, access, tree health, nuisance and management reasons should be described sensibly and proportionately.

  • Useful evidence

    Photos, site location, defects, council references, access notes and nearby targets help make the practical situation clearer.

What helps with TPO advice

Gather the tree location, photographs, proposed work, reasons for the work, visible defects, access details and any local authority letters or references. Max Reynolds Tree Services can help with the practical tree-work side, but the council remains the planning authority.

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What is a Tree Preservation Order?

A Tree Preservation Order is a legal protection that can restrict pruning, felling, uprooting, damage or destruction without consent from the local planning authority.

Can you help write what work is proposed?

We can help describe the practical tree work clearly, such as crown reduction, crown lift, branch removal, deadwood removal or felling where appropriate.

Who decides if protected tree work is allowed?

The local planning authority decides. We can advise on the tree-work side and help you understand what information is useful.

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Need advice before booking tree work?

Send photos, the site location and what you need the work to achieve. We can advise on the right service, access considerations, protected-tree checks and the next practical step.

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