Trees in Conservation Areas How can I find out if a tree or my home is within a conservation area?
Click here to visit the Planning Departments pages about conservation areas - this includes a list of conservation areas and information about the process for carrying out any other types of works within a conservation area.
Can I carry out works on a tree within a conservation area?
Yes - but there are two things that you have to check first:
1. Check that the tree is not protected by a tree preservation order (TPO).
2. Check the size of the tree - if the tree has reached a certain size you must give six weeks notice to Southwark's tree section before you start any work. The specified size of the tree is different depending on whether the tree is standing alone or is part of a group of trees.
- Trees standing alone - measure the diameter of the tree at 1.5 metres above the ground. If the diameter is 7.5 centimetres or more you must give six weeks notice to Southwark's Tree Section of your intention to carry out works.
- Trees standing within a group of trees - measure the diameter of the tree at 1.5 metres above the ground. If the diameter is 10 centimetres or more, you must give six weeks notice to Southwark's Tree Section of your intention to carry out works.
How will I know if I can carry out works on the tree?
If Southwark's Tree Section object to your proposed works, we will write to tell you that we intend to serve a tree preservation order. We will also write to you to inform you if we have no objections.
Contact us
Tree Section
Tel: 020 7525 2000 (24 hours)
environment@southwark.gov.uk
151 Walworth Road
London
SE17 1RY |
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