Trees in Conservation Areas

Trees in Conservation Areas

Trees within a Conservation Area, are also protected by law, as they add amenity, character and setting to the areas.  If your property lies within a Conservation Area, prior to carrying out any work you must provide written notice by completing a Tree Works Application Form no less than 6 weeks before you plan to start tree works.  If you are unsure whether your tree is within a CA please check Conservation Area (CA) maps.  This 6 week notice period allows the Tree Officer to consider the proposals, discuss alternatives if appropriate or make a TPO if the tree/s are of particular value.  It is an offence to fail to notify the Planning Authority in this way.

Healthy trees that are less than 7.5cm in diameter measured 1.5m above the ground or the pruning of trees being grown for the production of fruit do not require a notification.  Works to or the removal of shrubs and hedges are also exempt.

Trees and Development

If your property was built later than the mid 1970's, the trees by your property may also be protected by Planning Conditions. These may state that you will need local authority consent to carry out any works on these trees, and if such a condition applies you will have to apply to undertake the work.

 

Last updated: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 4:51 PM