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Ask your QuestionIs there always a requirement to seek permission before having work done on a protected tree?
Asked by Carherine on 20th Apr 2022Best Answer
"Hi there, to carry out works on a protected tree you need to apply for permission from the local council. You are allowed to remove dead branches or dangerous branches however."
Answered on 20th Apr 2022 - Member since Jan 2017 - report"Yes you would need permission from your local council unless any branches are dead or becoming dangerous"
Answered on 22nd Apr 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report"It all depends if it’s in your garden then yes if it’s leaning towards your garden you can trim the sides back from your gardening"
Answered on 20th Apr 2022 - Member since Feb 2017 - report"You will need to contact your local authority (council) to check if there is a tree preservation order (TPO) on the particular tree in mention."
Answered on 20th Apr 2022 - Member since Oct 2021 - report"Yes, you would have to seek permission from the local council."
Answered on 20th Apr 2022 - Member since Nov 2021 - report"Yes if a tree protection order is in place. Always needs to be considered."
Answered on 20th Apr 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report