Planning - tree preservation orders

TPOs can be placed on any tree that has amenity value. Trees that are exempt from TPOs are those that are dead, dying, diseased or dangerous and fruit trees grown for the commercial production of fruit.

TPOs prohibits the cutting down, uprooting, topping, lopping, wilful damage or wilful destruction of trees without the Local Authorities consent.

The maximum penalty for carrying out works to TPO trees without consent is £20,000.

For a guide to Tree Preservation Orders please follow the link to the Department for Communities and Local Government website.