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Tree Preservation Orders
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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.
This Service is available to anyone who wishes to carry out works to trees or hedgerows.
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.
Address: Planning and Transportation Service, Development Control Section, PO Box 604, S70 9FE
Telephone: (01226) 772557
Fax: (01226) 772591
Applications to do works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders are Free of Charge.
Opening times are:-
8.30 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday
8.30 am - 4.30 pm Friday
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 for tree works - works to trees subject to a preservation order (TPO) and/or notification of proposed works to trees in conservations areas (CA)
Leaflets are available free of charge from the Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley or from the Communities and Local Government website.
Click the associated link to the Communities and Local Government Website
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: TreeOfficer@barnsley.gov.uk
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