Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)
A Tree Preservation Order is an order made by us to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands in the interests of amenity. Consent is required from us to carry out most works to a protected tree unless the works to the tree are approved as part of a planning application.
If consent is given, it can be subject to conditions which have to be followed. Cutting roots also requires our consent.
There are thousands of existing Tree Preservation Orders throughout the borough of South Ribble. You can view details and locations of TPO's on our mapping system.
The ownership of and responsibility for a protected tree remains with the person who owns it.
The government have produced guidance which explains the legislation on Tree Preservation Orders.