Request a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO)

Before you request a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO), you need to check if the tree is already protected.

To request a new TPO, you will need to tell us:

your name and contact details
what type of tree it is
why you believe the tree is under threat
why you consider the tree to be important
the location of the tree, including a plan or sketch with recognisable points if possible
the owner of the tree, if known

When we look at your request, we will consider how:

visible the tree is to the public
important the tree is, including its size, its future benefit to natural beauty and wildlife, and its value as a screen
significant the tree is in its local surroundings
the tree could be affected by a new development

We will update you, and anyone else involved, once we have considered your application, and determined whether to make a Tree Preservation Order.