Tree Preservation Order

[Bird]

is it the owners responsibility to contact council or is it the arborist carrying the work to a tree ? By the way I'm not sure is the tree has a TPO in question but it's in a conservation area. The local council isn't open on a Saturday or Sunday which is when I intend to do the work .... Do I just go for it ?

[Stubby]

Phone planning and give them the postcode and ask .

[skyhuck]

If you own the property you should know if there is a TPO, but TPO or not if your in the CA you need to give the planning department 6 weeks notice (in writing) of your intentions, they are entitled to put a TPO on the tree with the 6 week notice period.

[stihlmadasever]

is it the owners responsibility to contact council or is it the arborist carrying the work to a tree ? By the way I'm not sure is the tree has a TPO in question but it's in a conservation area. The local council isn't open on a Saturday or Sunday which is when I intend to do the work .... Do I just go for it ?

 

Contact the local tree officer via the council.The TO will steer you in the right direction with regards to the tree being TPO'd or if its a conservation/sssi area.

I wouldnt just go for it

[Stubby]

Contact the local tree officer via the council.The TO will steer you in the right direction with regards to the tree being TPO'd or if its a conservation/sssi area.

I wouldnt just go for it

 

If its a CA you still need to give them notice of your intentions > As Huck says if they don't respond within 6 weeks of receipt of your application you can go ahead .

[stihlmadasever]

If its a CA you still need to give them notice of your intentions > As Huck says if they don't respond within 6 weeks of receipt of your application you can go ahead .

 

Agreed

[skyhuck]

Unfortunately some councils don't have a tree officer, I would imagine this will become more common due cuts in spending.

[Stubby]

Unfortunately some councils don't have a tree officer, I would imagine this will become more common due cuts in spending.

 

We are lucky here . We have Henry Whitby who is a nice guy.

[daltontrees]

is it the owners responsibility to contact council or is it the arborist carrying the work to a tree ? By the way I'm not sure is the tree has a TPO in question but it's in a conservation area. The local council isn't open on a Saturday or Sunday which is when I intend to do the work .... Do I just go for it ?

 

The answer to your question, in my view, is to ask the customer whose responsibility it is. There is precedent for contractors being prosecuted as well as or instead of tree owners. Advise the customer that notification is needed and ask him if you are to do it or him.

[muldonach]

is it the owners responsibility to contact council or is it the arborist carrying the work to a tree ? By the way I'm not sure is the tree has a TPO in question but it's in a conservation area. The local council isn't open on a Saturday or Sunday which is when I intend to do the work .... Do I just go for it ?

 

If you are going to go for it then you may wish to be sure that the job is worth £2500............

 

How are offences against a Tree Preservation Order enforced?

 

Anyone (my bold)who contravenes an Order by damaging or carrying out work on a tree protected by an Order without getting permission from the local planning authority is guilty of an offence and may be fined.

 

Flowchart 6: Offences | Planning Practice Guidance