{"id":225432,"date":"2024-02-04T18:53:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T18:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bristoltreeservices.co.uk\/?p=225432"},"modified":"2024-02-04T18:53:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T18:53:57","slug":"tree-preservation-order-tpo-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bristoltreeservices.co.uk\/tree-surgery-glossary\/tree-preservation-order-tpo-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is a part of the planning system in the United Kingdom. It is an order made by a local planning authority (LPA) to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands<\/a> in the interests of amenity. The order prohibits the cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting, wilful damage or wilful destruction of trees without the local planning authority’s written consent. If consent is given, it can be subject to conditions which have to be followed.<\/span><\/p>\n Understanding the intricacies of a TPO is crucial for anyone involved in tree surgery, landscaping, or property development. This article will provide a comprehensive explanation of TPOs, their purpose, how they are implemented, and their implications for tree management. By the end of this glossary entry, you should have a thorough understanding of TPOs and their role in tree conservation.<\/span><\/p>\n The concept of TPOs was introduced in the Town and Country Planning Act 1947. The primary purpose of TPOs is to protect trees which bring significant amenity benefit to the local area. This can be due to their size, form, historical significance, or contribution to the landscape. TPOs are used when there is a risk that a tree could be cut down or damaged, which would have a negative impact on the local environment and its enjoyment by people.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s important to note that a TPO is not a tool to prevent development. Rather, it is a mechanism to ensure that the impact on trees is considered as part of the planning process<\/a>. TPOs can be applied to any species of tree, but not to bushes or shrubs. They can protect individual trees, groups of trees, areas of trees, or woodlands.<\/span><\/p>\n The decision to place a TPO on a tree is made by the local planning authority (LPA), usually a city or county council. The LPA will consider several factors when deciding whether a tree warrants a TPO. These include the tree’s health and longevity, its amenity value<\/a>, and its importance to the local landscape or street scene. The LPA will also consider whether the tree is at risk of being cut down or damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s worth noting that not all trees will meet the criteria for a TPO. For example, trees that are dead, dying, or dangerous are exempt from TPOs. Similarly, trees that are in poor health or of low amenity value may not be considered for a TPO. The decision to grant a TPO is at the discretion of the LPA, and there is a right of appeal to the Secretary of State.<\/span><\/p>\nOrigins and Purpose of TPOs<\/span><\/h2>\n
Criteria for TPOs<\/span><\/h3>\n
Provisions and Restrictions of TPOs<\/span><\/h2>\n