TPO Applications in Hampshire
Want to work on a tree that’s protected by a Tree Preservation Order or sits in a Conservation Area? We handle the application on your behalf, so the work can go ahead legally and without delay.
Need permission to work on a protected tree?
Many of Winchester’s finest trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or sit within a Conservation Area — meaning you’ll usually need permission from the council before any work can be carried out, even for pruning or deadwooding. We take care of the whole process for you.
We handle the paperwork
From application forms to supporting statements, we prepare everything the council needs.
Council liaison
We deal directly with your local planning authority’s tree officer on your behalf.
Avoid delays & fines
Working on a protected tree without consent can lead to serious penalties — we make sure everything’s in order first.
Expert assessment
Our arborists assess exactly what work is needed and the justification for it.
Plans & documents
We provide any plans, photos or written justification the application requires.
Peace of mind
Once consent is granted, we carry out the agreed work to the same high standard as always.
From enquiry to approval in five steps
Free assessment
We check whether your tree is covered by a TPO or sits within a Conservation Area.
Agree the work
We confirm exactly what work is needed and why, so the application is clear and justified.
Prepare the application
We complete the council’s forms and prepare any supporting plans or statements.
Submit & wait
We submit the application and liaise with the council’s tree officer while it’s considered.
Carry out the work
Once consent is granted, we schedule and complete the work to the approved specification.
What’s a TPO, and do I need permission?
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is made by a local council to protect specific trees, groups of trees, or woodlands. If your tree is covered by a TPO — or stands within a Conservation Area — you’ll usually need written consent before carrying out work such as:
- Pruning, crown reduction or thinning
- Crown lifting
- Removing deadwood (in some cases)
- Felling or removal
Not sure where you stand? A tree health survey is a great starting point — it gives us the information we need to put together a strong application.
TPO questions, answered
It’s a legal order made by a local council to protect a tree, group of trees, or woodland — restricting works such as felling, topping, lopping or uprooting without consent.
We can check this for you as part of our free assessment — councils hold a register of protected trees and Conservation Areas.
Councils typically aim to decide TPO applications within around eight weeks, though times vary — we’ll keep you updated throughout.
You’ll usually still need to give the council notice before work on trees above a certain size — we handle this notification too.
Carrying out unauthorised work on a protected tree is a criminal offence and can result in significant fines — it’s always worth checking first.
Yes — if you’re a developer or homeowner with a planning application, see our property developer services for tree-related planning support.
From paperwork to pruning, our Hampshire tree surgeons can take care of the whole job from start to finish.
Get help with your TPO application
Tell us about the tree and the work you’d like done, and we’ll check what permissions are needed and take it from there.