Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) and Conservation Area issues

In many cases a tree surgeon will make an application to the local council to undertake works on protected trees for tree owners. In most cases, the application is approved and your tree(s) is/are managed according to your wishes.

In Conservation Areas, and as long as no Tree Preservation Order applies, tree owners can give notification to Councils of their intention to undertake tree works under Section 211 3(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Councils then have the option either to serve a Tree Preservation Order OR to ignore the notification OR to issue a letter of no obejction. A few Councils still try to "refuse" such notiifcations or issue conditional consents, both of which are illegal practices 

However, what happens when your application is refused? You can appeal the decision but you can improve your chances of success with professional support. Having worked for several councils I can assess your chances of success and advise you accordingly.

If you are a subscriber to isurv.com read my detailed analysis of TPO procedures on www.isurv.com under the Planning link.