When it comes to learning more about what can be done and what can’t be done to preserved trees the Planning Portal website is full of info, help and advice. TPO and protected trees limit dramatically what can and cannot be done to a covered tree. Mostly nothing can be done to a TPO tree without prior consent from the local council, owners are permitted from cutting back, lopping, topping etc.

About the only thing which is not covered by a TPO is the removal of dead branches, however it is advised that owners contact the local council so as to avoid any unnecessary site visits whilst works are underway.

Learn more on the website by clicking here.