Tree Preservation Order Advice
Independent advice relating to trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders, including assessment of condition, preparation of supporting information and recommendations for appropriate management.
Consultancy Service
Tree Protection & Legislation
Independent arboricultural advice to help you understand the legal protections affecting trees and navigate the permissions required before work is undertaken.
Whether you are a homeowner, landowner, developer or organisation responsible for trees, we provide clear, practical guidance to help ensure proposed works comply with current legislation while supporting the long-term retention of valuable trees wherever reasonably possible.
Understanding Tree Protection
Knowing what applies before anything is cut.
Trees can be protected through a range of legislation and planning controls, each with its own purpose and requirements. Carrying out work without the appropriate consent can have significant legal and financial consequences.
Understanding whether a tree is protected, what permissions may be required and how proposed work should be specified is often one of the first steps in responsible tree management.
Our role is to provide independent advice that helps clients understand their legal responsibilities, prepare appropriate applications and make informed decisions based on sound arboricultural principles.
The tree, the site and the protections that apply.
Every instruction begins with an assessment of the tree, the site and the relevant statutory protections.
Where permissions are required, we prepare clear arboricultural justifications that explain the proposed works and the reasons they are considered appropriate.
Our recommendations are always proportionate to the condition of the tree, its contribution to the landscape and the objectives of the client.
Where appropriate, we liaise with Local Planning Authorities and other stakeholders to help ensure applications progress as smoothly as possible.
Advice, applications and liaison, handled properly.
Conservation Area Notifications
Preparation of Section 211 notifications for proposed works to trees located within Conservation Areas, together with supporting arboricultural justification where appropriate.
Tree Work Applications
Preparation and submission of applications seeking consent for tree works, ensuring specifications are clear, proportionate and supported by appropriate arboricultural reasoning.
Five Day Notices
Advice and preparation of notices where exempt works may be required to address immediate risks presented by dead or dangerous trees.
Planning Condition Advice
Interpretation of planning conditions relating to retained trees and advice on how proposed works or development can remain compliant.
Duty of Care Advice
Professional guidance to help landowners and organisations understand their responsibilities for inspecting and managing trees under their ownership or control.
Local Authority Liaison
Communication with Local Planning Authorities and other statutory bodies where clarification, supporting information or technical discussion is required.
When professional advice is worth taking.
Professional advice may be beneficial when:
- A tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order
- Trees are located within a Conservation Area
- Planning permission includes tree related conditions
- Emergency works may be required
- You are uncertain whether permission is required
- You wish to submit an application for tree works
- A Local Planning Authority has requested arboricultural information
- You are purchasing land containing protected trees
- You require independent advice before undertaking work
Seeking advice early can often avoid delays, reduce uncertainty and help ensure applications are supported by appropriate technical information.
What You Will Receive
The legal framework, plainly explained.
Depending on the instruction, our consultancy may include the items opposite.
Our advice is presented in clear, professional language that enables clients to understand both the legal framework and the arboricultural reasoning behind each recommendation.
Depending on the instruction, these may include
- Tree inspections
- Arboricultural reports
- Tree work specifications
- Tree Preservation Order applications
- Conservation Area notifications
- Supporting technical statements
- Advice relating to planning conditions
- Professional liaison with Local Planning Authorities
- Practical recommendations for future management
Tailored to the site and the protections that apply.
We regularly provide tree protection and legislative advice for:
- Homeowners
- Estates
- Schools
- Local authorities
- Architects
- Planning consultants
- Property developers
- Managing agents
- Commercial property owners
- Solicitors
- Parish councils
- Charities
Every instruction is tailored to the individual circumstances of the site and the relevant legal protections.
Common questions, answered plainly.
Where legislative advice connects.
Planning & Development
Arboricultural consultancy supporting planning applications and development projects.
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Independent inspections that assess the condition, health and future management requirements of individual trees and larger tree populations.
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Detailed investigations where further understanding of a tree's condition is required.
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Helping you navigate tree legislation with confidence.
Understanding the legal protection of trees need not be complicated. We provide clear, independent advice that helps clients make informed decisions while meeting their legal responsibilities.
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