Tree Preservation orders or TPOs were introduced to enable Local Planning authorities to protect important trees.
TPOs can be placed on any tree that has amenity value. Trees that are exempt from TPOs are those that are dead, dying, diseased or dangerous and fruit trees grown for the commercial production of fruit.
TPOs prohibits the cutting down, uprooting, topping, lopping, wilful damage or wilful destruction of trees without the Local Authorities consent.
The maximum penalty for carrying out works to TPO trees without consent is £20,000.
The Council's policy is only to protect trees that are under a direct threat.
For a guide to the law and best practise on Tree Preservation Orders please see the Urban Policy on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister website . link to external website
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