Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
A TPO is made by the council to protect specific trees, groups/areas of trees and woodlands in the interests of amenity. An Order prohibits the:
- cutting down,
- topping,
- lopping,
- uprooting,
- wilful damage, or
- wilful destruction of trees without the local planning authority’s written consent (exemptions apply).
For further information please view the GOV.UK website.
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