Carrying out unauthorised works on protected trees can lead to severe financial penalties and legal complications with local planning authorities. At Baker Tree Services, we provide complete, hassle-free management of the entire planning and consent process for trees subject to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) or situated within designated Conservation Areas. Navigating council requirements demands precise arboricultural terminology and clear justifications. We carry out thorough site assessments, prepare accurate technical specifications in line with BS3998, and submit applications directly to local planning departments on your behalf, ensuring full legal compliance from start to finish.
We take the stress out of tree planning regulations by managing council liaison from initial enquiry through to final decision notices and on-site execution.
TPO & Conservation Area Status Checks: Verifying with the local planning authority whether your trees are protected before any works are planned.
Arboricultural Condition Assessments: Evaluating tree health, structural balance, and proximity to buildings to support application reasoning.
Technical Specification Writing: Formulating precise, BS3998-compliant work descriptions (e.g. specific percentage crown reductions or branch clearance measurements) required by council tree officers.
Council Application Submissions: Handling the full submission via local planning portals, including detailed site plans and photographic evidence.
Conservation Area Section 211 Notices: Managing the standard six-week statutory notification period for proposed tree works in Conservation Areas.
Planning Officer Liaison: Communicating directly with local authority tree officers to answer technical queries and arrange site inspections if necessary.
Exemption Advice for Dangerous Trees: Fast-track notification handling for dead, dying, or immediately hazardous protected trees (5-day notice procedures).
Post-Consent Execution: Carrying out the approved arboricultural work strictly within the scope and conditions granted by the local council.
Unsure if your tree is covered by a TPO or Conservation Area?
Contact our team today to arrange a free, no-obligation site survey and written quote.
Whether you are a homeowner wishing to prune a protected garden tree or a developer requiring tree consents across a building site, we manage the planning process smoothly and efficiently. Initial site consultations and advice are completely free.
