Any Tree Surgeons on here?

[manalog]

Hello,
Just wondering how much I can Crop a Tree on TPO without upsetting the Council.
Thanks in advance

 

[Fnaar]

Not sure, but you can download a 103 page explanation of TPOs here:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/tposguide

 

[Beardie]

Best speak to the council's Arboricultural Officer. That's what he/she is there for (well one of the reasons anyway). Taking advice from an actual council officer before you start means you won't upset the council to begin with.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I was a tree surgeon, had to give it up - couldn't stand the sight of sap!

IGMC

 

[Fnaar]

I was a tree surgeon... but I decided to branch out a bit

 

[Headgardener]

AFAIK nothing not even if it's dead and about to drop on your head. As Beardie has said contact your council TPO officer for advice first.

 

[Watt-O]

You're all barking up the wrong tree.

 

[Ranger]

Head Gardener is mostly right, you cannot touch the tree unless it is "dead, dying or dangerous" not even the smallest little snip without the local authority's consent.

It is effectively dealt with in the same way as applying for planning permission with corresponding large fines, there is a simple guide at this link http://www.naturenet.net/trees/tpo.htm

 

[manalog]

Thanks for the replies guys, I'll probably talk to the Local Planning Officer, I think that the proper title. By the way, I like the Jokes :-)