TPO Tree Removal

There are three main situations in which we are asked to step in and help our clients complete the removal of a specimen protected by a TPO and our approach will depend on which one you are currently faced with:

• TPO Tree in the Way of New Property Development – If you are planning any type of new property development in North East Scotland and there is a tree protected by a TPO on the land in question, we can help. We will ensure you have all the documentation you need to support your application to the local planning authority (LPA). While we cannot guarantee you will receive the approval you seek, we can make sure that your application is neither delayed nor declined due to insufficient detail or improper formatting. We have helped many people and businesses to remove TPO trees in the past and know exactly what is required in the way of evidence / supporting documentation. Please note: planning permission will override any TPO that may be in place so there is no need to apply to have the TPO removed first, just the tree itself.
• Dead or Dying TPO Tree – In cases where a tree protected by a preservation order has died or is in the process of dying, it should normally be possible to remove the tree after applying to your LPA for permission to do so. It is not necessary to have the TPO removed: all you need to do is apply for planning permission to remove the tree and then wait to receive approval. It is worth noting that in most such cases, the LPA will normally insist on a suitable replacement being planted, after the TPO tree removal has been completed. As fully experienced tree surgeons, we will be very happy not only to support your application but to remove the original specimen and plant the new one for you.
• TPO Tree That Poses a Risk to Persons or Property – If you have a tree on your land that is posing a definite risk to persons or property, and it is protected by a TPO, you will also need to apply to your LPA for permission to work on the tree or have it removed. We can help you to prepare the necessary documentation and perform any inspections that may be required to gather supporting evidence (with clear evidence, your application is more likely to be approved).

If you are facing one of the above-mentioned situations somewhere in North East Scotland, or a similar one, and you would like to resolve your problem in the most efficient manner possible, please call to speak to us during normal working hours or send us an email requesting a call back at a time that suits you. Whatever your specific situation and requirements, it will be our pleasure to provide you with all the help and assistance you need.