Tree Preservation Order in Esher
If you are looking for information about Tree Preservation Order in Esher you have come to the right website. Tree Preservation Orders are a form of statutory tree protection made by the LPA in the interests of public amenity. They can affect individual trees, groups or areas of trees, and woodlands.
Tree Preservation Orders can be on trees on private land, domestic settings and public places and our services are designed to assist and advice you on how best to proceed.
We offer the following services in relation to TPOs:
- Liaising with the LPA as your agent by submitting and managing applications
- Advising on what works are likely to be acceptable based on industry standards
- Appealing TPO decisions made by the LPA
- Objecting to the making of new TPOs if there are sufficient ground
About Us
MDJ Arboricultural Consultancy Limited provides its clients with sound arboricultural advice in a way that is easy to understand and simple to enact.
We combine technical knowledge acquired through 13 years experience working within the arboricultural industry, both as a practical arborist and as a consultant on a range of planning and risk management projects, with ongoing professional development and the latest research to achieve our client’s project goals.
We work with many different organisations people including Local Authorities, developers and home owners.
About Matt Jones
Matt runs MDJ Arboricultural Consultancy and is fully qualified and accredited:
- 13 Years industry experience
- Foundation degree with distinction in arboriculture
- Professional member of The Arboricultural Association
- Professional tree inspector
- Member of The Institute of Chartered Foresters
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) certified
Tree Preservation Order in Esher FAQs
Tree Preservation Order in Esher FAQs
What are Tree Preservation Orders?
A Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) is the legal mechanism to protect and preserve trees for public enjoyment, environmental and aesthetic purposes. Woodlands and non-commercial orchards are covered, but bushes, shrubs and hedges are not.
If you have any further questions about Tree Preservation Order in Esher please contact MDJ Arboricultural Consultancy on 07780 336000.
What type of trees can be protected with a Tree Preservation Orders?
Normally only trees with a good level of public prominence and which are threatened with removal or excessive pruning can be protected with a Tree Preservation Order.
If you have any further questions about Tree Preservation Order in Esher please contact MDJ Arboricultural Consultancy on 07780 336000.
If a tree has a Tree Preservation Order on it does the council become responsible for my tree?
No. As the owner of the land on which the tree is located you are responsible for the tree.
If you have any further questions about Tree Preservation Order in Esher please contact MDJ Arboricultural Consultancy on 07780 336000.
What if I carry out work on a tree that has a Tree Preservation Order on it without permission?
You can be fined up to £20,000 for destroying or cutting down a protected tree without permission and up to £2,500 for pruning a protected tree without permission.
If you have any further questions about Tree Preservation Order in Esher please contact MDJ Arboricultural Consultancy on 07780 336000.
How do I find out who owns a tree?
The owner of the land on which a tree is rooted is the owner of that tree. If a tree is on the boundary of two properties the deeds to those properties should be referenced to establish the property boundaries. The tree is within the property which contains the majority of the stump. If the tree is on land of unknown ownership, it may be necessary to consult the Land Registry which is the government department that keeps records of land ownership www.landreg.gov.uk.
If you have any further questions about Tree Preservation Order in Esher please contact MDJ Arboricultural Consultancy on 07780 336000.