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Working on Trees
Before you work on a Tree
You will need permission if you’re intending to cut down, top, lop, uproot or destroy a tree that’s:
- in a conservation area
- has a Tree Protection Order (TPO) on it
If you start work on a tree without permission, you could receive a penalty.
You'll need to:
- apply for a 5 day notice if a protected tree is causing immediate danger
- allow up to 8 weeks for permission to work on a protected tree
- allow up to 6 weeks for permission to work on a tree in a conservation area
Tell us you’re going to work on a tree
You must give us six weeks notice if you’re going to work on a tree.
To tell us you’re going to work on a tree, download, complete and return the tree works application form from the National Archives.
What happens next
Once we’ve received your application, we:
- will consider whether the work you’re proposing if acceptable
- may inspect the site
It can take up to eight weeks to receive a decision.
You shouldn’t start work on a tree until you’ve received out decision.
If you application is successful
If your application is successful you'll receive a legal decision notice which may include conditions for working on the tree.
If your application is refused
If your application is refused you may be able to change your proposal and submit your application again, or ask us to explain why it was refused using our pre-application advice service.
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