Trees and highways (fees and licences)

Highway Commuted Sums

• Trees on adopted highway (standard tree up to 12cm girth) each £1,100.
• Trees on adopted highway (heavy standard tree between 12cm to 14cm girth) each £1,350.
• Trees on adopted highway (extra heavy standard tree between 14cm to 20cm girth) each £1,650.
• Trees on adopted highway (semi-mature tree 20cm girth or larger) each £3,500 minimum to £8,000 maximum.
• Shrubs and planting areas maintenance £162.75 / m2.

Highway licences

S154 Cutting Or Felling Trees Etc Overhanging The Highway

• Actual costs, minimum £500.

Prices are subject to change annually on 1 April.

(prices as at April 2026)