Protected trees
Some trees are protected if removing or altering them would have a significant negative impact on an area.
You could face a fine of up to £20,000 for carrying out work to protected trees without permission.
You will need permission from us to work on trees if they are:
- covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
- located in a Conservation Area
- protected as a condition of a planning permission
Check our TPO register below (please note that this is a working document) or Email planning@dumgal.gov.uk to find out if a tree is protected. We have also produced a guidance note for requesting a Tree Preservation Order.
Due to the current level of planning applications and planning enquiries being received by the service, prioritisation is being given to the statutory duties of the planning authority. In light of this, the non-statutory service of requesting Tree Preservation Orders to be placed on trees has been temporarily suspended. The website will be updated when this service is resumed.
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Tree Preservation Order Register [PDF - 112.29KB]
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Making a Tree Preservation Order Guidance Note [PDF - 2.95MB]
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Provisional TPO Nunholm Consultation [PDF - 128.46KB]
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Provisional TPO Nunholm Consultation Plan [PDF - 900.23KB]
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Provisional TPO Lane to North East Maryholm Consultation [PDF - 129.94KB]
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Provisional TPO Lane to North East Maryholm Consultation Plan [PDF - 831.41KB]
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Provisional TPO Land to North West Edinburgh Road Consultation [PDF - 129.72KB]
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Provisional TPO Land to North West Edinburgh Road Consultation Plan [PDF - 941.55KB]
Apply for permission
You can also download a paper copy form and guidance from the online portal.
Unprotected trees
You don't need permission to carry out work on trees that aren't protected but you'll need a felling licence from the Forestry Commission if you're felling more than 5 cubic metres.
