How is a TPO made?
If the local planning authority wishes to make a TPO on a tree (or trees) they will serve a formal notice on the landowner and write to other interested parties informing them of the making of the Order. A notice will be posted nearby in a position where members of the public can see it.
How can I object to or support a TPO?
There is no right of appeal against the making of a TPO but anyone has 28 days from the date of the Order within which to object to, or support it. The local planning authority will take the representations into account when deciding whether to confirm the Order.
How does a TPO affect me?
Trees covered by TPOs remain the responsibility of the landowner, both in terms of any maintenance that might be required or for any damage that they might cause. Anyone wishing to carry out any works to a tree protected by a TPO must obtain consent from the local planning authority. If consent is refused the applicant for the works has the right of appeal against the local authority’s decision. The appeal is made to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and should be sent to:
The Environment Team
The Planning Inspectorate
Room 4/04, Kite Wing
Temple Quay House
2, The Square
Temple quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
Email: environment.appeals@pins.gsi.gov.uk
Fax: 0117 372 6241
Telephone: 0117 372 6382 or 0117 372 8812
