How can I find out if a tree in my back garden is protected from felling?

Question

Need to cut an old oak tree down at the back of our property but my neighbour has told me they think the tree is protected with a Tree Preservation Order and can’t be felled. How do I find out if the tree can be cut down?

Christopher · Answer

Ask your local authority, they can tell you if you're in a preservation area or not. No problem cutting it down, if it's in your garden you own it & can do whatever you like with it.

Dave · Answer

Trees are protected by TPO’s (Tree Preservation Orders). Your local council will be able to tell you. Ask to speak to the Environmental Health department. Generally trees such as Ash and Leylandii aren’t protected. Hope this helps. Dave

Ziyaad · Answer

All councils record TPO’s & therefore should have a search facility on their website. 
It will most likely ask for your address and if the tree is protected will show the details of the tree etc. 
Access your local council website.

Rheon · Answer

Contact your local council, environmental department, give your address and type of tree.

Martin · Answer

Ask the local authorities. Oak trees usually have a preservation order on them depending on age. Good luck

Andrew · Answer

Hi
You will need to ring the planning dept in the local authority and they will tell you if the tree has a TPO

Russell · Answer

Contact the local planning department /Council 
They wil let you know if the tree has got a TPO on it

How can I find out if a tree in my back garden is protected from felling?

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