Fireship

Yes, thats correct. Altough I have read the document and the articles only refer to the property structure and any hard areas within the gardens.

Thanks all for your input. I probably didn't explain myself to clearly. The house is "new" to us. We bought it in June. The only covenant is the garages cant be coverted to resi, other than that, no covenants. Permited development rights have been revoked, but I presume that is just regarding the structure. I think I will just go for it, buy the tree it's £700 delivered and planted and take a punt that we are within our rights. Thanks all who took the time to comment.

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

It was built in 1963

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.