What is a Tree Preservation Order?
A Tree Preservation Order is an order made by a local planning authority in England to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands in the interests of amenity. An Order prohibits the:
- cutting down
- topping
- lopping
- uprooting
- wilful damage
- wilful destruction
of trees without the local planning authority’s written consent. If consent is given, it can be subject to conditions which have to be followed. In the Secretary of State’s view, cutting roots is also a prohibited activity and requires the authority’s consent.
I have a tree with a TPO, Can you help?
If you live in Medway, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, or surrounding areas Our Tree Surgeons at Garden Care can help.
We can access the works you wish carried out, whether it is a complete removal of a tree or just some maintenance on your tree/s. We would then apply for a planning application for the works through your local Council and once approved, give you a date for carrying out the works.
Our Arborists are very experienced with dealing with TPOs and the council and would take every care to ensure the best possible result for your trees.
