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Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)

What is a Tree Preservation Order?

A Tree Preservation Order is an order made by a local planning authority in England to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands in the interests of amenity. An Order prohibits the:

  • cutting down
  • topping
  • lopping
  • uprooting
  • wilful damage
  • wilful destruction

of trees without the local planning authority’s written consent. If consent is given, it can be subject to conditions which have to be followed. In the Secretary of State’s view, cutting roots is also a prohibited activity and requires the authority’s consent.

What are a tree owner’s responsibilities?

Owners of protected trees must not carry out, or cause or permit the carrying out of, any of the prohibited activities without the written consent of the local authority.

As with owners of unprotected trees, they are responsible for maintaining their trees, with no statutory rules setting out how often or to what standard.

Check if there is a TPO in your area:

Leicester:

https://maps.leicester.gov.uk/map/Aurora.svc/run?script=%5CAurora%5Cw3%5CPLANNING%5Cw3HnC.AuroraScript%24&show_layers=TPOt,TPOg,CA&nocache=c6f0ee0d-40a1-033a-9be6-3c1619021afe&resize=alwaysProtecting trees (leicester.gov.uk)

Leicestershire County Council:

https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/conservation-and-sustainability/apply-for-permission-to-work-on-a-protected-tree

 

 

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12 November 2025

Beddow tree Specialist did a great job of removing our 2 lime tree.
From initial enquiry they were quick to response and survey. Followed up by sending an email quote.

Provisional dates were agreed as our trees had Protection orders on them and we had to wait for the local authority authorisation.
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8 November 2025

We had tree works carried out by Beddows today.
We are very pleased with the results.

They worked on three mature trees at the bottom of the garden. Many of the large branches were overhanging neighbouring gardens. I was concerned that damage to their property could have occurred.

I didn’t need to , they worked very safely and carefully.

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Google Review from Keith Aubrey
7 November 2025

“Hello Mike,

All work completed to satisfaction, thank you very much.  Helpful team and tidied up well afterwards, thank you.”

 

Thompson – Leicester (Re-Pollard Silver Birch; Lawsons Cypress Removal)
3 November 2025

My parents & myself have used Beddows for many years.
They are extremely professional & efficient.
Incredibly polite.
Neat & and tidy.
They cleared all the mess up & took everything away after felling a large cherry tree.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone
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Google Review from Michele Kearl
2 November 2025

“Thanks too for sorting out a date and time for Mike to visit to give us a quote.  It’s very reassuring that an email quote follows swiftly after a personal visit.  We have very much valued advice from Mike, he is really knowledgeable and more importantly, willing to share!

The work was carried out professionally with the area left clean and tidy with no damage to the surrounding area.  All waste was removed and paths cleared.  Apart from a lighter, clearer space, you really wouldn’t know anyone had been working there”!

 

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27 October 2025

“Just to add that I was very impressed by the general efficiency of your staff and I was happy with the work and would use or recommend you again.”

 

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22 October 2025