Trees and highways (fees and licences)

Highway Commuted Sums

  • Trees on adopted highway (standard tree up to 12cm girth) each £648
  • Trees on adopted highway (heavy standard tree between 12cm to 14cm girth) each £783
  • Trees on adopted highway (extra heavy standard tree between 14cm to 20cm girth) each £1,189
  • Trees on adopted highway (semi-mature tree 20cm girth or larger) each £2,245 min to £5,784 max
  • Shrubs and planting areas maintenance £112/m2

Prices are subject to change annually on 1 April for a full list of all the fees and charges please see the current Budget Report.

(prices updated June 2022)

Highway licences

S154 Cutting Or Felling Trees Etc Overhanging The Highway

  • Actual costs, min £389

Prices are subject to change annually on 1 April.

(prices updated June 2022)

Document downloads

Council budget reports

The council sets financial targets for all the areas of activity it undertakes. Day to day expenditure and income are referred to as revenue.
Investment in assets is referred to as Capital.

Document name Type Size
2019-2020 - Budget Book pdf 2.14 MB
2020-2021 - Budget Book pdf 1.52 MB
2021-2022 - Budget Book pdf 603.38 KB