Conservation Area Trees Information
All trees that have a stem diameter greater than 75mm that are
located in Conservation Areas are protected. A Conservation Area is
an area designated by the Council for its architectural or
historical interest. The protection requires that no works
(including pruning) may be carried out to such a tree unless six
weeks’ notice has first been served on the Council. During this
period the Council may grant consent for the works or make a TPO to
protect the tree. If the Council has not taken any action at the
expiry of the six-week period the works may be undertaken as
notified. The Council is not entitled to attach any conditions to
consent.
Character statements describe the history, architecture and
townscape interest of Conservation Areas. Trees can sometimes be an
integral part of their character and some Conservation Areas have
distinctive tree cover.
Last Updated - 26/08/2011