Planting a new tree in a conservation area

[Fireship]

I wonder if someone can answer my query? We have bought a new house in a conservation area, our house is overlooked at the rear by another property and we would like to remedy this. Our estimate is that due to the topography, we need a tree which will reach circa 10m in height.

 

Therefore, we are considering buying a 5m tall, fast growing maple type tree callled Autumn Blaze. The trunk diameter of which is currently approx 60mm  This would not be a replacement tree. I can only find information regarding dealing with existing trees in conservation areas and nothing regarding planting a non replacement new tree.

 

My question is - Do we need to apply for for planning permission or notify our Local Planning Authority in order to plant the tree?

Thanks in advance.

[Logjam]

The conservation area does not place any restrictions on tree planting.  But be aware that once above 7.5cm stem diameter, measured at 1.5m above ground, it will be subject to CA requirements. You will then need to give six weeks notifice to the council prior to any work to the tree.  To avoid future problems be very sure there is sufficient space for the tree to grow to maturity.

[Tree monkey 1682]

9 hours ago, Fireship said:

I wonder if someone can answer my query? We have bought a new house in a conservation area, our house is overlooked at the rear by another property and we would like to remedy this. Our estimate is that due to the topography, we need a tree which will reach circa 10m in height.

 

Therefore, we are considering buying a 5m tall, fast growing maple type tree callled Autumn Blaze. The trunk diameter of which is currently approx 60mm  This would not be a replacement tree. I can only find information regarding dealing with existing trees in conservation areas and nothing regarding planting a non replacement new tree.

 

My question is - Do we need to apply for for planning permission or notify our Local Planning Authority in order to plant the tree?

Thanks in advance.

Doesn't need pp ,but one thing is if it is a new build they put alot of caveats on the properties ,even dating back to the 1980s.

So check with the house builder as some of these tossers dictate everything 

[dumper]

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than permission just go ahead and plant it will be covered by the conservation area as soon as you plant 

[Oldfeller]

what area are you in?

[Tree monkey 1682]

37 minutes ago, dumper said:

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than permission just go ahead and plant it will be covered by the conservation area as soon as you plant 

Ypu seen some of these caveats on new builds ? Have to ask even if they want to put a patio in or a fence up 

[Fireship]

1 hour ago, Tree monkey 1682 said:

Doesn't need pp ,but one thing is if it is a new build they put alot of caveats on the properties ,even dating back to the 1980s.

So check with the house builder as some of these tossers dictate everything 

It was built in 1963

[Fireship]

1 hour ago, Oldfeller said:

what area are you in?

Epsom & Ewell Surrey, lots of doogooders in this area!

[Oldfeller]

1 hour ago, Fireship said:

It was built in 1963

I wouldn't say a 62 year old building was a "new build", privacy has been as it currently is for that time, either it hasn't been a problem for previous owners or they have been prevented by doing as you are inquiring ie; planting a tree to improve your privacy.

personally I would make inroads with neighbors as to any problems they may have experienced with the local council or indeed each other, try not to give information as to your tree planting intentions. explore your councils website too, they can differ dependent on areas  in regulations and how they implement them. good luck.

Edited 10 hours ago by Oldfeller

[Tree monkey 1682]

9 hours ago, Fireship said:

It was built in 1963

I know of persimmon doing it on 1970s houses in Dorset, depends on who built them and if any caveat stands.

All I was trying to do was ditch clean on a bit of land brought  from Taylor woodrow ...complete  no no .

And u can't beat the nimbys and nosey hunts in dorset ....bear in mind 70% aren't from Dorset!!