Tree Works in Conservation Areas

34,495 Tree Works in Conservation Areas applications on record across the UK

Search live Tree Works in Conservation Areas applications Get alerts free

Sample Tree Works in Conservation Areas applications

West SuffolkTrees in a conservation area notification - one Acacia (6 on plan) fell
HounslowWorks to a tree in a Conservation Area: T1 - Sycamore Tree, rear garden, reduce back by 1-2 metres
CornwallWorks to trees within a Conservation Area - crown reduction to Cherry tree

Trees in conservation areas are protected by default — you must give the council 6 weeks' notice (prior notification) before carrying out most works to trees in a conservation area, even if the tree does not have a specific Tree Preservation Order. This prior notification requirement generates thousands of planning applications every year. The council can then make a TPO on the tree within the notification period, or allow the works to proceed.

Works to trees in conservation areas are the most common type of tree planning application in the UK, and Planning Signal tracks them all — across 380+ UK council portals, updated daily.

What counts as a Tree Works in Conservation Areas application

Works requiring prior notification in a conservation area include:

Felling a tree (trunk diameter over 75mm at 1.5m above ground)
Uprooting a tree of the same size
Cutting, topping or lopping a tree
Any works that intentionally destroy a tree

Some minor works to very small trees may be exempt. Works to trees already covered by a TPO need TPO consent (not just prior notification).

Who tracks Tree Works in Conservation Areas applications

Conservation area residents monitoring nearby tree removals, tree surgeons and arborists identifying new work in their area, heritage conservation officers, local councils, and community groups all track conservation area tree applications on Planning Signal.

How Planning Signal helps with Tree Works in Conservation Areas applications

Search tree works applications in conservation areas by postcode, monitor specific applications near your home or business, and set free email alerts to be notified the moment a new prior notification for tree works is submitted in your conservation area. Planning Signal covers all 380+ UK council portals, updated daily.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need permission to cut down a tree in a conservation area?

Yes — you must give your local council 6 weeks' written notice (prior notification) before felling, uprooting or carrying out significant works to a tree in a conservation area. The council can then make a Tree Preservation Order to protect the tree permanently. Doing works without notice is a criminal offence.

How long does a conservation area tree notification take?

The council has 6 weeks to respond to a tree works prior notification. They can either allow the works, object to them, or make a Tree Preservation Order on the tree. If you receive no response within 6 weeks, you can proceed with the works.

How can I check for tree works applications near me?

Planning Signal lists all tree works in conservation area prior notification applications from UK councils. Search by postcode and set up free email alerts to be notified when new applications are submitted in your area.

Related UK Planning Application Types

Trades looking for Tree Works in Conservation Areas leads

Planning Signal Leads delivers tree works in conservation areas applications directly to tradespeople the moment councils publish them.

Tree Surgeons leads →Landscapers leads →