TPO maps

[treediver]

Just wondering when you complete a tpo order form for your local council and they require the location plan to identify the tree(s) what sort of map/plan do you submit. Is it to scale and what sort of scale do you work to as i thought a few scribbles on the back of a fag packet was probably not good enough... Thanks.

[telhol]

All tpo trees have a number in my area anyway so list adress and tree number (eg t43) and exactly where it is in the garden.

[Andy Collins]

I use the local council mapping service http://www.midsuffolkdc.gov.uk/maps/?view=DEFAULT&sx=500&sy=400&px=603285&py=267737&r=400&hx=603526.1&hy=267709.1&showtab=key and attach the file along with photos and any other info they need

[Topcat]

There's no requirement to submit a map or to use an application form. An hand written note is enough, Just make sure they can ID the tree, easy if it's the only one in the garden. Remember anyone can make an application, so the process has to be simple. Our council send a plan if we ask. Some will ask you to use OS maps and charge a fee. You do not have to use them.

 

Some council tree officers make stupid requests. Site plans, OS maps, application forms and reports all in multi copies. It saves them work. Read the guide it actually states that councils " should not ask for multi copies "

[Andy Collins]

There's no requirement to submit a map or to use an application form. An hand written note is enough, Just make sure they can ID the tree, easy if it's the only one in the garden. Remember anyone can make an application, so the process has to be simple. Our council send a plan if we ask. Some will ask you to use OS maps and charge a fee. You do not have to use them.

 

Some council tree officers make stupid requests. Site plans, OS maps, application forms and reports all in multi copies. It saves them work. Read the guide it actually states that councils " should not ask for multi copies "

Hey TC, you are right, but anything that helps grease the wheels of the system makes life so much easier. I try and provide as much info as possible, to save confusion on large applications. With the mapping system used by my local council, its so easy to clarify exactly what I'm talking about, that I think it saves me a lot of time.