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Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs)
Woodland and Hedgerows Forum


This Section is the start of a comprehensive section on Tree Preservation Orders and issues relating to the preservation of woodland and hedgerows. Eventually most legislation will be contained here, along with briefings and precedents. Please post your suggestions, briefings, links and so forth to info@planningsanity.co.uk

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Reference Section

Trunkline - very useful site AN OVERVIEW ON TREES Tree Preservation Orders
A Guide to the Law and Good Practice
This guide is aimed principally at local authorities. It provides detailed guidance on the making, management and enforcement of tree preservation orders. Trees in conservation areas and trees and development are also covered. March 2000.		 Hedge height and light loss
A booklet to help people assess whether an evergreen hedge is blocking too much daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties.		 Hedgerow Regulations leaflet and book
Tree Preservation Orders: New Regulations
A summary of the main changes for local authorities, August 1999.		 Tree Preservation Order: Model Form Tree Preservation Order: Model Form Tree Preservation Order Regulations Summary of responses to consulation paper Protected Trees: A Guide to Tree Preservation Procedures
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.
The Protection of Field Boundaries
Response to the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee's Report		 Review of the Hedgerows Regulations 1997 (Executive Summary) Leylandii and Other High Hedges Roots and Roads: Guidelines on Highways Works and Trees. Tree Preservation Order Appeals - How The Process Works
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.
An overview on high hedges Frequently asked questions on high hedges
These questions and answers deal with a range of issues relating to complaints about high hedges.		 The right hedge for you: a guide to choosing a garden hedge
A leaflet to help you choose the most suitable hedge for you and your garden.		 High hedges, daylight and sunlight: final report
A report explaining how the guidelines on hedge height and light loss were originally developed. July 2001.		 A review of the BRE guidance on hedge height and light loss
A report explaining how the guidelines on 'Hedge Height and Light Loss' were refined in the light of experience. January 2004.
High Hedges Complaints: Prevention and Cure
Guidance for local authorities on how to process complaints made about neighbouring high hedges.		 Over the garden hedge
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 in March 2005.		 High Hedges: appealing against the Council's decision
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.		 High Hedges: complaining to the council
A leaflet explaining what complaints local authorities can consider and how they will deal with them.		 High Hedges - Implementing Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003
Regulatory Impact Assessment containing analysing the costs and benefits of allowing local authorities to deal with complaints about high hedges. Includes a summary of the 2004 consultation responses on how the legislation might be implemented in England.
Spreadsheet to calculate action hedge height Microsoft Excel Document 38 Kb

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Legislation

Hedgerows Regulations SI 1160/1997 Town and Country Planning (Trees) Regulations (Part 1) SI 1892/1999 Town and Country Planning (Trees) Regulations (Part 2) SI 1892/1999

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