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This document serves as an application for a Tree Preservation Order in accordance with the Great Lakes Council Environmental Plan. It outlines the necessary details for applicants, owner information,

How to fill out tree preservation order application

How to fill out Tree Preservation Order Application

1. Obtain the Tree Preservation Order Application form from your local council or their website.
2. Review the guidance notes provided with the form for specific requirements.
3. Fill in your personal details, including name, address, and contact information.
4. Provide a detailed description of the trees in question, including species, size, and location.
5. Explain the reasons for the application, including the importance of the trees and any potential threats.
6. Include any relevant photographs or documents that support your application.
7. Check the application for completeness and accuracy.
8. Submit the application to the appropriate local authority by the specified deadline.

Who needs Tree Preservation Order Application?

1. Property owners who wish to protect mature trees on their land.
2. Landscapers or developers looking to develop land with important trees.
3. Conservation groups advocating for the protection of local biodiversity.
4. Residents concerned about tree removal in their neighborhood.

People Also Ask about

Can I cut down a tree that is not protected?

"Rules regarding permissions can depend on so many factors," Sarah explains. "The starting point is that if you're the tree owner and the tree isn't protected in any way then you don't need permission." If the tree is on property that you own then you likely are the owner.

Can you build next to a tree with a TPO?

There is no way a TPO should be allowed on a tree that has grown near an old building, and there is no way planning should ever be granted for a building anywhere near a TPO'd tree.

How do you find out if you can cut down a tree?

In order to see if a tree is protected check the Local Authority website for any conservation areas or TPOs – search in Google for '<your local authority> TPO' without the quotes. A TPO can be placed on any tree very quickly.

What is the Cambridge Council tree preservation order?

Tree preservation orders (TPOs) protect trees that are considered to be important to a local area. They might make an area visually more attractive or be of historical significance. The order can cover anything from a single tree to woodlands. Hedgerow trees can be protected, but not hedges, bushes or shrubs.

How to get around a tree preservation order?

Tree preservation orders are very difficult to remove. You need to apply to the council, and make a good case as to why the TPO needs to be removed. In my (limited) experience with my parents, building work was not enough and the council would only remove the TPO if the tree was diseased or dying and causing a danger.

How do you get around a tree preservation order?

To start, you must make a formal application to the local planning authority. This can usually be done online via the planning authority's website. The application should include details about the tree or trees in question, the works you wish to carry out, and the reasons for these works.

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What is Tree Preservation Order Application?

A Tree Preservation Order Application is a formal request made to local authorities to protect specific trees or groups of trees from being cut down, damaged, or otherwise harmed.

Who is required to file Tree Preservation Order Application?

Typically, landowners, developers, or anyone wishing to undertake work that may affect a protected tree must file a Tree Preservation Order Application.

How to fill out Tree Preservation Order Application?

To fill out a Tree Preservation Order Application, one must provide details like the location of the trees, the species, their condition, and the proposed work, along with any necessary diagrams or plans.

What is the purpose of Tree Preservation Order Application?

The purpose of a Tree Preservation Order Application is to ensure the protection of trees that have significant amenity value or ecological importance, preventing unnecessary loss and encouraging preservation.

What information must be reported on Tree Preservation Order Application?

The application must report details such as the tree species, location, size, condition, reason for the proposed work, and specific requests regarding the proposed actions affecting the trees.