TREE DOWNLOADABLE FORMS

You may use this form to apply for consent to carry out work to a tree, which is protected by a Tree Preservation Order, or to give the council notice of your intention to work on a tree within a Conservation Area.

Guidance notes for the Tree work application form (PDF99kb)

It is important that the Tree work application form is filled out as completely and as accurately as possible. Please read the guidance notes before completing your application form in order to avoid delays when processing your application.

Protected Trees a Guide to Tree Preservation (PDF1454kb)

This leaflet provides guidance and information to tree owners on the protection of trees and how to get consent from their local authority to fell or prune a protected tree. Published December 2004.

Tree Preservation Order Appeals: How the process works (PDF249kb)

The leaflet is for people who have applied to their local planning authority to fell or prune trees which are protected by a tree preservation order. It explains how to appeal to the Secretary of State if aggrieved by the outcome. Published February 2005.

Over the Garden Hedge (PDF1075kb)

A leaflet on how to settle your hedge differences without involving the local authority. This process must be attempted before a complaint can be made to your local authority. Revised version published March 2005.

High Hedges Complaining to the council (PDF380kb)

This leaflet explains what complaints local authorities can consider and how they will deal with them. Published March 2005.

High Hedges: Appealing against the councils decision (PDF314kb)

This leaflet explains how and when people can appeal if they disagree with the Council's decision on a hedge complaint. Appeals are administered by the Planning Inspectorate. Published October 2005

Guidance notes for the High Hedge form (PDF67kb)

These guidance notes are to help you fill in the form to make a complaint about a neighbouring high hedge.

High Hedge Complaint form (PDF19kb)

Use this form to submit a complaint to the Council about a high hedge, under Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003. It should be completed by the person making the complaint or their representative.