TPO Tree Removal
TPO Tree Removal for Domestic and Commercial Customers
Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are intended to protect the trees for which they are issued so it’s normally very difficult to have them rescinded after they have come into effect.
However, TPO tree removal does not necessarily depend on the TPO itself being removed first. If you enlist the help of a team of professionals such as ourselves, you can have protected trees removed in accordance with all relevant laws and regulations, subject to local council approval of course.
See below for details of our tree removal service for TPO-protected specimens and don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to speak to one of our experts.
How We Approach 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.
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Qualifications list
Inspection
Professional Tree Inspection: Lantra Professional Tree Inspection
Lifting Equipment: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment
Base
Woodchipper: Lantra Woodchippers
Stumpgrinder: Lantra Stumpgrinders
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Ground Based Chainsaw Operator
Chainsaw (200-380mm): City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Felling Small Trees up to 380mm
Chainsaw (over 380): City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm
Windblow: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw
Assisted Fell: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Assisted Fell Operations
Working at Height
Rescue: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Tree Pruning
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques
Rigging: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging
Utilities
Utility Arboriculture: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Utility Arboriculture Basic Electrical Knowledge
Machinery
Chokerman – Skyline: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Chokerman
Base Skidder: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Skidder
Forwarder: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Forwarder
Mulcher: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Flail/Mulcher
Felling: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Felling
First Aid
First Aid: Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry