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Tree preservation

Here you will find the basic legislation and procedures for trees within a conservation area or those covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). If you are considering work to any tree, you should take the following steps:

Trees along a woodland path:

  1. Check with us whether the tree in question is subject to a TPO, is within a conservation area, or is otherwise protected under planning law.
  2. If it is, send the relevant application to our tree officer and do not start work unless consent is granted.
  3. Approach only qualified and reputable tree surgeons, making sure that they are able to carry out the work to British Standard Specification 3998:2010 and that they are fully insured against third party risks.

View trees protected by tree preservation orders

Applications for tree surgery or felling

To apply for tree surgery of felling please see the planning portal.

Apply for tree works

 

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  • Planning application forms and guidance notes
Cannot find the information you are looking for?
  • Planning
    Email: dcplanning@chichester.gov.uk
    Telephone: 01243 534734
Additional contacts
  • Natural England - Lewes Office
    Email: enquiries.southeast@naturalengland.org.uk
    Telephone: 01273 476595
  • Arboricultural Association
    Email: admin@trees.org.uk
    Telephone: 01242 522152
  • The Planning Inspectorate
    Email: enquiries@planning-inspectorate.gsi.gov.uk
    Telephone: 0117 372 6372
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