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Application for tree works: works to trees subject to a tree preservation order (TPO)and/or
notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
1. Applicant Name and Address
Title: First name:
Last name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
Town:
Address 3:
County:
Country:
Postcode:
Company
(optional):
House
number:
House
name:
House
suffix:
Unit:
2. Agent Name and Address
Title:
House
name:
House
suffix:
House
number:
Unit:
Company
(optional):
First name:
Last name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
Town:
Address 3:
County:
Country:
Postcode:
If you would rather make this application online, you can do so on our website:
https://www.planningportal.co.uk/apply
Local Planning Authority details:
Upon receipt of this form and any supporting information, it is the responsibility of the Local Planning Authority to inform you of its
obligations in regards to the processing of your application. Please refer to its website for further information on any legal, regulatory and
commercial requirements relating to information security and data protection of the information you have provided.
Please be aware that once you have downloaded this form, Planning Portal will have no access to the form or the data you enter into it. Any
subsequent use of this form is solely at your discretion, including the choice to complete and submit it to the Local Planning Authority in
agreement with the declaration section.
Privacy Notice
This form is provided by Planning Portal and based on the requirements provided by Government for the sole purpose of submitting
information to the Local Planning Authority in accordance with the legislation detailed on this form.
Publication of applications on planning authority websites
Information provided on this form and in supporting documents may be published on the authority's planning register and
website.
It is important that you read the accompanying guidance notes and help text as incorrect completion will delay the processing of your
application.
If printed, please complete using block capitals and black ink.
Please ensure that the information you submit is accurate and correct and does not include personal or sensitive information. If you require
any further clarification, please contact the Local Planning Authority directly.
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3. Trees Location
If all trees stand at the address shown in Question 1, go to Question
4. Otherwise, please provide the full address/location of the site
where the tree(s) stand (including full postcode where available)
If the location is unclear or there is not a full postal address, either
describe as clearly as possible where it is (for example, 'Land to the
rear of 12 to 18 High Street' or 'Woodland adjoining Elm Road') or
provide an Ordnance Survey grid reference:
Description:
County:
Town:
Address 3:
Address 2:
Address 1:
House
suffix:
House
number:
Unit:
House
name:
Postcode
(if known):
4. Trees Ownership
Is the applicant the owner of the tree(s):
If 'No' please provide the address of the
owner (if known and if different from the trees location)
NoYes
Email address (optional):
Fax number (optional):
Country code:
Mobile number (optional):
Country code:
Extension
number:
National number:
Country code:
Telephone numbers
First name:Title:
Last name:
Postcode:
Country:
County:
Town:
Address 3:
Address 2:
Address 1:
House
suffix:
House
number:
Unit:
Company
(optional):
House
name:
If you know which TPO protects the tree(s), enter its title or number
below.
6. Tree Preservation Order Details
Are you seeking consent for works to tree(s)
subject to a TPO?
Yes No
Are you wishing to carry out works to tree(s)
in a conservation area?
NoYes
5. What Are You Applying For?
7. Identification Of Tree(s) And Description Of Works
Please identify the tree(s) and provide a full and clear specification of the works you want to carry out. Continue on a separate sheet if
necessary. You might find it useful to contact an arborist (tree surgeon) for help with defining appropriate work. Where trees are
protected by a TPO, please number them as shown in the First Schedule to the TPO where this is available. Use the same numbers on
your sketch plan (see guidance notes).
Please provide the following information below : tree species (and the number used on the sketch plan) and description of works. Where
trees are protected by a TPO you must also provide reasons for the work and, where trees are being felled, please give your proposals for
planting replacement trees (including quantity, species, position and size) or reasons for not wanting to replant.
E.g. Oak (T3) - fell because of excessive shading and low amenity value. Replant with 1 standard ash in the same place.
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8. Trees - Additional Information
For all trees
A sketch plan clearly showing the position of trees listed in Question 7 must be provided when applying for works to trees covered
by a TPO. A sketch plan is also advised when notifying the LPA of works to trees in a conservation area (see guidance notes).
It would also be helpful if you provided details of any advice given on site by an LPA officer.
For works to trees covered by a TPO
Please indicate whether the reasons for carrying out the proposed works include any of the following. If so, your application
must be accompanied by the necessary evidence to support your proposals. (See guidance notes for further details)
Yes No
2. Alleged damage to property - e.g. subsidence or damage to drains or drives.
If YES, you are required to provide for:
Subsidence
A report by an engineer or surveyor, to include a description of damage, vegetation, monitoring data, soil, roots
and repair proposals. Also a report from an arboriculturist to support the tree work proposals.
Other structural damage (e.g. drains, walls and hard surfaces)
Written technical evidence from an appropriate expert, including description of damage and possible solutions.
Documents and plans (for any tree)
Are you providing separate information (e.g. an additional schedule of work for Question 7)?
Additional information may be attached to electronic communications or provided separately in paper format.
Yes No
NoYes
1. Condition of the tree(s) - e.g. it is diseased or you have fears that it might break or fall:
If YES, you are required to provide written arboricultural advice or other
diagnostic information from an appropriate expert.
If YES, please provide the reference numbers of plans, documents, professional reports, photographs etc in support of your application.
If they are being provided separately from this form, please detail how they are being submitted.
7. Identification Of Tree(s) And Description Of Works continued ...
9. Authority Employee / Member
It is an important principle of decision-making that the process is open and transparent. For the purposes of this question, "relating to"
means related, by birth or otherwise, closely enough that a fair-minded and informed observer, having considered the facts, would
conclude that there was bias on the part of the decision-maker in the local planning authority.
Yes No
If Yes, please provide details of their name, role and how you are related to them.
Do any of the following statements apply to you and/or agent? With respect to the authority, I am:
(a) a member of staff
(b) an elected member
(c) related to a member of staff
(d) related to an elected member
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10. Application For Tree Works - Checklist
Only one copy of the application form and additional information (Question 8) is required. Please use the guidance and this checklist to
make sure that this form has been completed correctly and that all relevant information is submitted. Please note that failure to
supply precise and detailed information may result in your application being rejected or delayed. You do not need to fill out this section,
but it may help you to submit a valid form.
Sketch Plan
A sketch plan showing the location of all trees (see Question 8)
For all trees
(see Question 7)
Clear identification of the trees concerned
A full and clear specification of the works to be carried out
For works to trees protected by a TPO
(see Question 7)
Have you:
stated reasons for the proposed works?
provided evidence in support of the stated reasons? in particular:
if your reasons relate to the condition of the tree(s) - written evidence from an
appropriate expert
if you are alleging subsidence damage - a report by an appropriate engineer or surveyor
and one from an arboriculturist.
in respect of other structural damage - written technical evidence
included all other information listed in Question 8?
11. Declaration - Trees
I/we hereby apply for planning permission/consent as described in this form and the accompanying plans/drawings and additional
information. I/we confirm that, to the best of my/our knowledge, any facts stated are true and accurate and any opinions given are the
genuine opinions of the person(s) giving them.
Or signed - Agent:Signed - Applicant:
Date (DD/MM/YYYY):
(This date must not be before the date
of sending or hand-delivery of the form)
12. Applicant Contact Details
Telephone numbers
Country code:
National number:
Extension
number:
Country code:
Mobile number (optional):
Country code:
Fax number (optional):
Email address (optional):
13. Agent Contact Details
Telephone numbers
Country code:
National number:
Extension
number:
Country code:
Mobile number (optional):
Country code:
Fax number (optional):
Email address (optional):
Electronic communication - If you submit this form by fax or e-mail the LPA may communicate with you in the same manner.
(Please see guidance notes)