We manage around 180 TPOs covering trees and woodland throughout the county. TPOs are protected trees and it is an offence to cut down, wilfully damage, prune or do any other work on them without the proper permission. However, there are certain legal exemptions.
If you wish to carry out work on a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order, you'll need to make a formal application using the form attached to this page.
Due to legislative and regulatory changes to the planning system, it is mandatory to complete the application form and provide all information as detailed in the advice notes.
We'll not be able to accept applications in any other format, for example old versions of application forms or letters.
There's no charge for submitting an application and we aim to determine your application within 8 weeks of receipt.
Advice on completing your application
If you want to work on a legally protected tree, you can contact Call Derbyshire, telephone: 01629 533190 and ask for a paper application form to be posted to you. Or you can download the application form attached to this page.
Please read the advice note before filling in your application form. It is important that all mandatory information is provided.
If you don't supply precise and detailed information may result in your application being rejected or delay in dealing with it.
Before sending your application to us, we advise you to use the validation checklist to ensure you have included all the necessary information.
View current Tree Preservation Orders using the Derbyshire Partnership Mapping Portal.