Trees
Our tree strategy
We understand how important trees are in our urban landscape.
We developed our tree strategy to ensure they are properly planted, preserved and maintained in the borough.
Read our tree strategy
Protected trees
A tree preservation order (TPO) legally protects a tree.
You need consent from the council to cut any part of a protected tree including the roots. Trees in conservation areas are also protected by law.
You could be fined up to £20,000 for damaging a protected tree if you are convicted in a magistrates’ court.
Check our TPO lists to find out if a tree is protected:
- TPOs in street names starting A - D
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- TPOs in street names starting E - K
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- TPOs in street names starting L - R
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- TPOs in street names starting S - W
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If a tree isn't listed here
The lists are regularly updated so contact us to find out about a tree that isn’t listed here:
Arboriculture Team:
- phone: 07973 124138
- phone: 07739 313739
PlanningLine:
Phone: 020 7361 3012
Apply to work on a tree
Most tree work on private property needs our approval before you start. This includes trees that are:
- protected by a TPO
- in a conservation area
- have a trunk diameter greater than 75mm (measured at 1.5 metres above the ground)
To apply to work on a tree, complete our form and email it to us:
Email: [email protected]
Application form
Find a tree application and council decision
To find a tree application and council decision use our planning search tool.
Approved contractors for tree works
We do not have our own approved list of tree surgeons.
Instead we recommend that residents use the Arboricultural Association’s Approved Contractors List.
Report a tree that needs pruning
We manage more than 7,000 street trees in the borough. We plant new trees, prune healthy trees and remove dead or dangerous trees.
There are several ways to report a dangerous or overgrown tree:
- use our form to report a tree problem
- phone: 020 7361 3012 during office hours
- call our out of hours Switchboard line