Tree Preservation Orders
How we provide this service
To protect and preserve trees of special public amenity value for the benefit of all is supported by Planning and Development, Conservation Team.
The assessment of notifications for proposed works on trees in Conservation Areas, and decisions on applications for proposed works to trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order. Advice can also be given on the possible protection of endangered trees.
What to do to get this service
Before doing any works to trees, the District Council should be contacted so that the following can be checked for you:
1) If the tree is subject of a Tree Preservation Order.
2) If the tree is within a Conservation Area.
3) If the tree is subject of any planning conditions that protect it.
You can also now check online using our Online Mapping facility (new window). [Details & Restrictions of the Mapping Service]
If you know already that the tree is protected by one of the above, then please contact the Council for a site visit and a Protected Tree Works Form. If you believe the tree to be dangerous, then contact the Council immediately for advice.
Who can apply?
All are eligible
How much will it cost?
Copy of a Tree Preservation Order is £12.00
How long will I have to wait for a response?
The protected Tree Work Application Form should be posted or handed in at least six weeks before the work needs to be done. The District Council has up to six weeks to determine a notification of proposed tree works in a Conservation Area, and up to eight weeks to determine applications for proposed works to preserved trees. However, where possible, a response will be sent within two or three weeks.
Contact Name for this service
Miss Diane Fairchild, Conservation Assistant
Links to forms, leaflets and websites providing more information
Making Tree Preservation Orders and Works to Protected Trees
Recommended Planting Standards for Trees
Development and Hedgerow Planting
Protected Trees: A Guide to Tree Preservation Procedures by the Department of Environment - the Welsh Office
Additional Contacts
Tracey Meachen, Clerical Assistant
Common Questions
Q. Is the Council's consent required for work to trees?
A. Generally, yes if they are covered by a Tree Preservation Order or are in a Conservation Area. Some trees are also covered by Planning Conditions which means that you must ask the District Council for their approval before you can do any work to them. There are some exemptions from these requirements, and further information is found in an advice leaflet, available in the Planning Reception.
Q. How do I find out whether a tree is covered by a Tree Preservation Order or is in a Conservation Area.
A. Contact Planning Reception, and be ready to provide the address or other description of the location of the tree.
Q. I am concerned that a tree adjoining my property is dangerous?
A. If the tree is privately owned then it is the responsibility of the owner, if it is a roadside tree then it is possibly the responsibility of Lincolnshire County Council. If the tree is on a village playground then responsibility probably lies with the Parish Council. If it is on a District Council playground, community land maintained by the District Council or in a garden of a Council House, then the District Council will most likely be responsible. Report the dangerous tree to the reception of the Environmental Health Department who will arrange for it to be inspected.
Q. Is the Council's consent required for work to trees?
A. Generally, yes if they are covered by a Tree Preservation Order or are in a Conservation Area. Some trees are also covered by Planning Conditions which means that you must ask the District Council for their approval before you can do any work to them. There are some exemptions from these requirements, and further information is found in an advice leaflet, available in the Planning Reception.
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Contact Details
If you have any queries about the information provided above, or require further information, please contact Customer Services on 01775 761161 or email info@sholland.gov.uk.
