Tree Preservation Orders

The Council is responsible for making Tree Preservation Orders (TPO's) and has a statutory responsibility to protect trees on development sites. TPO's may be made in respect of individual trees, groups of trees or whole woodlands in the interest of preserving public amenity.

Where trees are protected, it is a criminal offence to damage them or to carry out work to them without prior consent from the Council.

Carrying out work to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order

To carry out works to trees covered by a TPO, you will need prior consent from the Council.

To make an application for consent to carry out works to a protected tree, please print off the form under the 'Quick Links' section to the right of the screen and send it to: Tree Officer, Environment Section, North Dorset District Council, Nordon, Salisbury Road, Blandford, Dorset DT11 7LL

To enquire as to whether your tree is covered by a TPO or for information on how to apply to carry out works to trees within Conservation Areas that are not covered by a TPO, please contact the Environment Team on 01258 484212 or email:environment@north-dorset.gov.uk

Contact Environment at North Dorset District Council on (01258) 484212 or email environment@north-dorset.gov.uk  for more information on this service.

Please note: We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls, and would advise that your enquiry may take up to five working days to process. Thank you for your patience.

TPO & Conservation Area Application Form

Guidance notes for completion of Application Form

A Guide to Tree Preservation Procedures

Hedgerow Regulations Application Form

Hedgerow Regulation Guidance Notes

A Guide to Choosing a Tree

A Guide to Tree Management

A Guide to Tree Planting

A Guide to Young Trees