Protected trees
Trees may be protected under planning law by a Tree Preservation
Order (TPO) or if they are located within a conservation area. A
TPO makes it an offence to wilfully damage or wilfully destroy a
tree without the planning authority's permission. The
council's permission is required before any works like pruning,
removal or disruption to the roots can be carried out.
Apply to carry out any work on a protected tree
Planning services can give permission for work on
protected trees in certain circumstances eg branches causing
obstruction to footpath, subsidence damage to property.
Complete the
works to trees (pdf) application form and send
it, with a detailed sketch, to: Planning Services Manager, Perceval
House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, W5 2HL.
For more information and to check if a tree is protected
contact customer services contact centre on (020) 8825 6600 or
email
planning@ealing.gov.uk.