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Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
You may need to make a 'works to trees' application if they’re protected by a ‘tree preservation order’ (TPO) or you live in a conservation area.
Form for appeals against decisions issued by councils in respect of applications for consent to cut down or carry out work on a tree protected by a tree preservation order.
Appeal against a tree preservation or replacement order decision - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision.
Procedures for appeals against decisions issued by councils in respect of applications for consent to cut down or carry out work on a tree protected by a tree preservation order.
Guidance on applying for a licence to fell trees where a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) has been made.
This page tells you how to identify common constraints and designations within your forestry project’s proposal area and sets out what you must consider or do in relation to individual constraints.
To help protect Britain's trees and woodland, a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is required to fell most trees.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
Procedures for appeals against tree replacement notices issued by councils.
Find out how to review and comment on felling licence applications for tree felling projects in your area.
Find out if you can remove or work on countryside hedgerows.
Search for local land charges on land and property.
Find out how to fell diseased trees to slow the spread of certain tree pests and diseases and to protect the wider treescape – what to do if you get a statutory plant health notice (SPHN) asking you to fell...
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
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