You can download the 'Tree works: trees in conservation areas/ subject to TPOs' application form via the Planning Portal. This is, however likely to be complicated and, without a tree-friendly and informed builder, has great potential to go wrong and damage the trees concerned. Section 210(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 provides that anyone found guilty of these offences is liable, if convicted in the magistrates court, to a fine of up to 20,000. Other sources include sites designated on a national or even international basis. TPOs prohibit felling and damage to trees without the written consent of the local planning authority. A potential applicant or their agent may wish to first discuss the proposal informally with the authority. 373. They protect individual trees, groups of trees or woods that are of particular value to local communities. errors in the Orders Schedule or map have come to light. So the authority cannot: Paragraph: 118 Reference ID: 36-118-20140306. Next, in Category: select NATURAL. If any specified time limit expires, and the tree owner wishes to carry out a prohibited activity in respect of protected tree, a further application for consent has to be made. The most important part of a tree, its roots, are hidden. There is also a duty requiring landowners to replace a tree removed, uprooted or destroyed in contravention of an Order. Each nation has its own inventory: The ATI is a map of the oldest and most important ancient and veteran trees in the UK. Through prohibiting, without the Local Planning Authorities (LPA) consent: Felling Topping Lopping Uprooting Wilful damage/destruction Owners of the trees must maintain their trees, and an LPA will often encourage good tree management. Authorities should aim to determine validity within 3 working days from the date of receipt. Where an authority considers there has been a breach of planning control and immediate action is required to stop an activity endangering the amenity of the area, Section 171E of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 enables the authority to issue a temporary stop notice. The validity of the Secretary of States appeal decision can only be challenged through an application to the High Court. These factors alone would not warrant making an Order. Only one application is needed to carry out a number of different activities on the same tree or to carry out activities on a number of trees. Paragraph: 074 Reference ID: 36-074-20140306. be worded precisely, so the applicant is left in no doubt about its interpretation and the authority is satisfied it can be enforced. Paragraph: 157 Reference ID: 36-157-20140306. Paragraph: 010 Reference ID: 36-010-20140306. But authorities should never prolong this discussion to apply pressure on the applicant to agree to unwanted changes. They are liable, if convicted in the Magistrates Court, to a Level 3 fine (currently up to 1,000). identify the trees and clearly set out the proposed work and the authoritys reasons for the application; include an address where a copy of the application can be inspected; include an address to which any comments about the application should be sent; and. A programme of works could describe the classes of works which will need to be carried out as routine maintenance during the specified period. One consideration would be to look at what is likely to happen, such as injury to a passing pedestrian. The authority should consider whether there is a realistic prospect of a conviction and whether it is in the public interest to prosecute. Street tree maintenance. 2. Conservation Areas protect places of historic and architectural value. if possible, some photographs of the tree in its current state. Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and trees in conservation areas A TPO is a legal document made, administered and enforced by us as the local planning authority. However, if the local planning authority believes, in the circumstances, that replacement trees should be planted, it should first try to persuade the landowner to comply with the duty voluntarily. The AWI is a map of all the areas of ancient woodland currently designated by the statutory nature conservation bodies. Authorities should consider how best to be in a position to respond to enquiries about whether particular trees in their area are protected. An Order prohibits. These procedures may require close liaison between tree officers, enforcement officers and legal advisers. Section 214A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 enables an authority to apply to the High Court or County Court for an injunction to restrain an actual or apprehended offence under section 210 (contravention of a Tree Preservation Order) or section 211 (prohibited work on trees in a conservation area). Paragraph: 114 Reference ID: 36-114-20140306. This site notice must: Before reaching its decision the authority must take into account any representations made by the date given in the site notice; and it must give notice of its decision to all people who made representations. withdraw from public inspection the copy of the variation order which was made available when it was first made. Open map fullscreen Contains OS data Crown copyright and database right 2022 DorsetExplorer Location. Sufficient information in a section 211 notice will help the local authority to verify that the proposed work, if undertaken, has not been exceeded and support enforcement action if appropriate. Protected trees can be of any size or species. Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) and conservation areas All types or species of trees with amenity value can be protected by a tree preservation order TPO, including trees in hedges, but not. The notice should be served on the landowner. Trees and hedges are a key element of our countryside, but they also have a major part to play in urban areas. information on any people with a legal interest in the land affected by the Order (further guidance can be found in, the trees or trees importance as a wildlife habitat; and/or. Tree and Environment Team for East Dorset Email: treeteameast@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk Tel: 01202 228820 Full contact details Highway trees Highway trees are located on or adjacent to public. The group category should be used to protect groups of trees where the individual category would not be appropriate and the groups overall impact and quality merits protection. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Appeals against an authoritys decision to refuse consent can be made to the Secretary of State. guide the applicant generally about Tree Preservation Order procedures and the authoritys policies; and. On 15th December 2012 this TPO was revoked and Protected trees We can protect important trees by applying a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). Paragraph: 133 Reference ID: 36-133-20140306. You have accepted additional cookies. Colour Map. ensure that appropriate expertise informs its decision. Paragraph: 120 Reference ID: 36-120-20140306. If an authority wants to vary an Order to add new trees, it must follow procedures additional to those for varying an Order without adding trees. In such cases authorities should bear in mind any unfinished matters relating to the old Order. Trees may be protected by tree preservation orders (TPOs) or other legal procedures to make sure that they are not lost or damaged needlessly. Authorities can either initiate this process themselves or in response to a request made by any other party. Found over Shaft XV., depth 3-8ft. In some cases the authority may believe that certain trees are at risk as a result of development pressures and may consider, where this is in the interests of amenity, that it is expedient to make an Order. time within which an application may be made to the High Court; and. Prosecutors should ensure that evidence at trial is restricted only to establishing the elements of the offence. Only one section 211 notice is needed to carry out a number of different operations on the same tree or to carry out work on a number of trees. type, in good preservation and finely patinated; the loose pin is slightly arched; turned-back terminals, moulded and grooved transversely.!(Illustrated.) Paragraph: 150 Reference ID: 36-150-20140306. version of this document in a more accessible format, please email, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, Informing people that a Tree Preservation Order has been made, Commenting on newly made Tree Preservation Orders, Varying and revoking Tree Preservation Orders, Making applications to carry out work on trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order, Taking decisions on applications for consent under a Tree Preservation Order, Appealing against local authority decisions on applications, previous version of the framework published in 2012, Part VIII of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012, Part 6 of the Localism Act 2011 amended section 210 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012, expedient in the interests of amenity to make provision for the preservation of trees or woodlands in their area, guidance on tree size in conservation areas, Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012, persons interested in the land affected by the Order, grounds on which an application to the High Court may be made, a copy of the Order as confirmed available for public inspection at its offices, vary (change) or revoke (cancel) their Orders, authoritys consent is not needed in certain specific circumstances, exception may exempt landowners or their agents, exempt from the need to apply for consent, The guidance notes for the standard application form, submit the completed application form and accompanying documents, register of all applications for consent under an Order, landowner has a duty to plant a replacement tree, landowner has a duty to plant a replacement tree of an appropriate size and species, Forestry Commission has granted a felling licence, Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, compensation may be payable by the local planning authority, application relating to woodland must grant consent, section 206 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, appeal form and detailed guidance on the appeal process, strict deadlines within which costs applications must be made, forestry operations in protected woodland, relevant provisions of the Forestry Act 1967, section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species, right of appeal against a tree replacement notice, powers to dispense with the duty to plant a replacement tree, repeated operations, phased works or programmes of work, not required to submit a section 211 notice, an exception to the requirement to apply for consent under a Tree Preservation Order, section 202C(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 210(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, a duty requiring landowners to replace a tree removed, uprooted or destroyed in contravention of an Order, Section 210(4A) and (4B) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, section 1(1) of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981, section 44 of the Magistrates Courts Act 1980, section 331 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Sections 214B, 214C and 214D of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, section 214D(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, section 66 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Section 214A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 171E of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, a condition requiring replacement planting, a replacement tree planted under a condition, Section 206(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 206(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 207 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, secure the consent of the appropriate authority before entering Crown land, section 207(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 209 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, section 209(6) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 209(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, Section 208 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, detailed guidance on making an appeal and the associated form, section 289(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Flowchart 1: Making and confirming a Tree Preservation Order, Flowchart 2: Varying or revoking a Tree Preservation Order, Flowchart 3: Applications to carry out work on trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order, Flowchart 5: Notices for work to trees in a conservation area, Use the Forestry Commission map browser and Land Information Search, Orders made before 6 April 2012 continue to protect the trees or woodlands they cover, the legal provisions listed in Orders made before 6 April 2012 have been automatically cancelled and replaced by the provisions in the new regulations. People are not required to submit a section 211 notice to the local planning authority for: In either case, the diameter of the tree is to be measured over the bark of the tree at 1.5 metres above ground level. contribution to the character or appearance of a conservation area. Paragraph: 115 Reference ID: 36-115-20140306. BCP_Boundary. Section 209 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 gives authorities powers to take action where a replacement tree has not been planted within the compliance period or within such extended period as the authority may allow. A conservation area can be defined as an area of special architectural or historical interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. Tree preservation orders. In addition, the authoritys consent is not needed in certain specific circumstances where the Regulations are deemed to have no effect. within 12 months of the date of the Secretary of States decision (if an appeal has been made). do nothing but only if justified by the particular circumstances; consider the option of issuing an informal warning to impress on the tree owner or others suspected of unauthorised works that such work may lead to prosecution; the tree was protected by an Order at the relevant time, or was in a conservation area; an action which is an offence under section 210 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 has been carried out; and. explain that objections or representations about any of the trees, groups of trees or woodlands covered by the Order may be made to the authority in accordance with, specify a date (at least 28 days after the date of the notice) by which any, delivered to, or could reasonably expected to be delivered to, the authority not later than the date specified in the. The East Dorset District (Parkland Close, Verwood No 2) Tree Preservation Order 2012 - VE/277 3.1. The authority should consider duly submitted objections when deciding whether the proposals are inappropriate and whether an Order should be made. An authority dealing with an application relating to woodland must grant consent so far as accords with good forestry practice unless it is satisfied that the granting of consent would fail to secure the maintenance of the special character of the woodland or the woodland character of the area. Penannular brooch of bronze of a common S.W. These grow on privately owned land and include trees protected by. It may be possible to bring a separate action for each tree cut down or damaged. When considering whether trees should be protected by an Order, authorities are advised to develop ways of assessing the amenity value of trees in a structured and consistent way, taking into account the following criteria: The extent to which the trees or woodlands can be seen by the public will inform the authoritys assessment of whether the impact on the local environment is significant. Paragraph: 038 Reference ID: 36-038-20140306. Only one copy of each application document needs to be submitted. By default, consent is valid for 2 years beginning with the date of its grant. All such works should conform to British Standard BS 3998. Details should also be included of the depth and width of any excavations and level changes necessary to implement the above. Check the ancient tree inventory to see if a tree is already protected. This process applies to contraventions of Tree Preservation Orders. Unless a woodland TPO is proposed, only trees over 3.5m in height are considered for a TPO. None. Completed in its present form in 2009, the memorial incorporates an earlier, Grade II listed statue of George VI by William McMillan, unveiled by his daughter Queen Elizabeth II in 1955. It is important that applications suggesting that the proposed tree work is necessary to address tree-related subsidence damage are properly supported by appropriate information. Some trees in the borough are important, either because of their age or because of their prominence in the landscape. Paragraph: 072 Reference ID: 36-072-20140306. Paragraph: 081 Reference ID: 36-081-20140306. Any request for such a dispensation should be put to the authority in writing. Added to data.gov.uk 2018 . Clearly it must be satisfied that the trees were protected at the time they were removed. Paragraph: 073 Reference ID: 36-073-20140306. The standard form of Order includes a draft endorsement for variation. Where such a tree requires urgent work to remove an immediate risk of serious harm, written notice is required as soon as practicable after the work becomes necessary. a copy of the Order (including the map); and. The authority cannot validate an application that does not satisfy the necessary requirements. Paragraph: 142 Reference ID: 36-142-20140306. Damaging tree roots may kill or weaken the tree and, in some instances, may cause the tree to fall. The officer should also record other information that may be essential or helpful in the future. the cutting down, topping, lopping or uprooting of a tree by, or on behalf of, the authority; the cutting down, topping, lopping or uprooting of a tree by or on behalf of the, cuts down, uproots or wilfully destroys a tree; or, tops, lops or wilfully damages a tree in a way that is likely to destroy it; or. We can only protect the ancient and veteran trees we know about. In most cases a pre-commencement site visit will be required where details of working procedures in respect of tree protection will be finalised. The Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012 introduced a single set of procedures for all trees covered by tree preservation orders. You should first check our interactive planning map to see if a tree is within a conservation area. Authorities and claimants are encouraged to try to reach an agreement. Section 207 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 gives local planning authorities the powers to enforce an unfulfilled duty under section 206 to replace trees or woodlands by serving on the landowner a tree replacement notice. Local planning authorities should consider publishing tree protection enforcement policies and having clear written procedures to deal with cases. Section 206(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 restricts the landowners duty to replace trees subject to the woodland classification to those removed, uprooted or destroyed in contravention of the Order. It can also consider some form of publicity. decide not to make an Order and allow the 6-week notice period to end, after which the proposed work may be done within 2 years of the date of the notice. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. Tree Preservation Orders are imposed in order to protect selected trees or woodland if their removal is likely to have significant impact on the local environment and its enjoyment by the public. The local planning authority should also consider: If the authority decides not to take formal enforcement action it should be prepared to explain its reasons to anyone who would like to see action taken. The legislation provides no right of appeal to the Secretary of State against an authority either making or confirming an Order. View pdf conservation area appraisals. Further guidance can be found in paragraph 37 and paragraph 38. It should take this factor into account alongside other key considerations, such as the amenity value of the tree and the justification for the proposed works, before reaching its final decision. Anyone who contravenes an Order by damaging or carrying out work on a tree protected by an Order without getting permission from the local planning authority is guilty of an offence and may be fined. They may decide to vary or revoke Orders because, for example: Paragraph: 050 Reference ID: 36-050-20140306. Even if a planning application doesnt indicate tree removal, any trees being kept should adhere to the British Standard. A conservation area can be defined as an area of special architectural or historical interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. a large tree on the southern side of a dwelling frontage may cause unreasonable shading and over-dominance. Tree planting and our tree policy. Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels Tree Preservation Orders 1.1 A tree preservation order (referred to in this Guide as a 'TPO') is an order made by a Tree felling is a legally controlled activity and a licence is usually needed if the tree, or a group of trees, is over 5 cubic metres. In these cases the authority should satisfy itself that the proposed works are appropriate for this type of consent and that the relevant evidence supports this. It may be helpful to use the standard application form for work to trees protected by an Order (available from the Planning Portal) as a section 211 notice, but the authority cannot insist on this. In addition, trees and saplings which grow naturally or are planted within the woodland area after the Order is made are also protected by the Order. If trees merit protection in their own right, authorities should specify them as individual trees in the Order. Where a tree presents an immediate risk of serious harm and work is urgently needed to remove that risk, tree owners or their agents must give written notice to the authority as soon as practicable after that work becomes necessary. Trees may occupy a substantial part of a development site and can have a major influence on the planning process and end use. The authority is advised to refer a section 211 notice containing insufficient or unclear information back to the person who submitted it. They should also take care to not contravene the provisions of legislation protecting plants and wildlife. Paragraph: 158 Reference ID: 36-158-20140306. The Ancient Tree Inventory holds records for more than 180,000 trees. If in doubt, contact the Council's Tree and Landscape Officer who can provide advice. To search using the online mapping system follow the general instructions on page one (link below) Once on the online mapping system ( Select Map if there is no Category displayed). Paragraph: 068 Reference ID: 36-068-20140306. These may cover individual trees or groups of trees which are then protected from unauthorised. The authoritys consent is not required for carrying out work on trees protected by an Order if that work is urgently necessary for national security purposes. When deciding what is necessary to prevent or abate a nuisance, tree owners and, where applicable, their neighbours and local authorities, should consider whether steps other than tree work might be taken. Ancient woodland and ancient and veteran trees need special considerations. Christchurch Borough Council Tree Preservation Orders Jan 2018; East Dorset District Council Section 106 Jan 2018; East Dorset District Council Land Terrier Jan 2018 . It can also consider displaying site notices. The authority may use conditions or informatives attached to the permission to clarify this requirement. Poorly sited buildings often lead to the damage or premature removal of such trees. Maidstone has more than 1000 TPOs. The authority should clearly mark the application with the date of receipt. Get the low-down on ancient trees and where to find them in the UK.
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