Planning permission for work on protected tree?

Is planning permission needed if looking to have work undertaken on a protected tree?

Asked by Robert on 21st Nov 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Yes planning permission is permitted for work to be undertaken on a protected tree"
Answered on 21st Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Yes planning is required if it has a tpo on it enless its dangerous"
Answered on 26th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"You will have to apply to the council for any work to be carried out, if the tree has a (TPO) tree preservation order"
Answered on 21st Nov 2022 - Member since Aug 2020 - report
"Anyone wanting to cut down, top, lop or uproot trees subject to an Order must first apply to the local planning authority for its consent unless the proposed work is exempt through an exception."
Answered on 27th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"If your in a conservation area or if the tree or group of trees are protected by tree preservation orders
Or protected woodland then you need to submit a works to tree planning application from your local council"
Answered on 1st Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Yes planning is required through the local authority you will be able to download a form from the council website"
Answered on 21st Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
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