Tree Preservation Orders

Summary

The Council can advise if permission is needed to fell, prune or uproot a tree and how to go about obtaining permission before work starts. The Council can provide advice to landowners and developers on how to deal with trees and hedgerows on development sites.

Eligibility

This Service is available to anyone who wishes to carry out works to trees or hedgerows.

Procedure

To find out if a tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order and how to obtain permission to prune or fell a tree contact the Forestry Officer by telephoning (01226) 772557 or e-mail: frankrobinson@barnsley.gov.uk

Helplines

Address: Planning and Transportation Service, Development Control Section, Cental Offices, Kendray Street, Barnsley S70 2TN.

Telephone: (01226) 772557

Fax: (01226) 772591

E-mail: frankrobinson@barnsley.gov.uk

Charges/Fees

Applications to do works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders are Free of Charge.

Method of Payment Available

Not applicable.

Opening Times/Locations

Planning Reception openning times are:-

8.30 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday

8.30 am - 4.30 pm Friday

How the Customer Can Help

You should provide the site address including postcode (where possible) of the tree(s) you are interested in and any necessary details of ownership.

Application Form References

PS 5202 Tree Preservation Order Application for Consent

Leaflets

Protected Trees - A Guide to Tree Preservation Procedures.

Distribution Points

Leaflets are available free of charge from the Planning Reception, Central Office, Kendray Street, Barnsley, S70 2TN or from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) - click on the associated link.

Legislation

Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Town and Country Planning [Trees] Regulations 1999.

Websites

Click the associated link to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Out of Hours Procedure

Access via Fax (01226) 772557 or e-mail: frankrobinson@barnsley.gov.uk

Owner Officer Contact Details

Frank Robinson (01226) 772557

frankrobinson@barnsley.gov.uk

Additional Notes

General advice on trees is provided by local Tree Surgeons who usually give free advice and submit any necessary application on the behalf of owners.

Frequently asked Questions

Where do I get advice about trees from?

A list of local tree surgeons is available form the Forestry Officer, telephone (01226) 772557 or e-mail: developmentcontrol@barnsley.gov.uk

Related Links:

• ODPM
• DCLG: Tree Preservation Orders: A Guide to the Law and Good Practice