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We have the power, under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 and the High Hedges Regulations 2005, to deal with complaints about high hedges which affect residential properties.

In recognition of the special contribution of trees, conservation area legislation introduced in 1967 includes the blanket protection of all trees within a conservation area having a stem diameter greater than 75mm when measured at 1.5 metres above ground level.

What is a Tree Preservation Order and what is its purpose?

A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) protects trees which make a significant impact on their local surroundings. It is an offence to cut down, top, lop, uproot, wilfully damage or wilfully destroy a tree without our permission. This is particularly important where trees are in immediate danger.

Protection of trees

Information is available about the protection of trees, how to get work done on a tree and the costs involved, how to find out if a tree is protected and how to object or support a Tree Preservation Order.

If you would like us to consider a having a tree protected, please complete and submit this form.
 

Planning enforcement is action we can take when works have been carried out without planning permission.

We can only take planning enforcement action if there has been a breach of planning control. A breach of planning control could be building an extension to a house, not complying with planning conditions which relate to a building or changing the use of land from one type of business to another

Current applications can be viewed online using the Planning Application Search Tool.

There are several ways that you can find details of planning applications.

View planning applications online

You can view planning applications and associated plans and documents lodged from June 1, 2020 onwards, through the Planning Application Search Tool.

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