Conservation area trees
How do we protect trees in a conservation
area?
Trees often contribute significantly to the character of
conservation areas.
Is it an offence to cut down a
tree?
It is an offence for any person to cut, lop, top, uproot,
wilfully damage or destroy any tree in a conservation area unless
six weeks notice has been given to the planning authority. This
gives us time to consider making a Tree Preservation
Order.
What is a Tree Preservation
Order?
These orders exist for individual or groups of trees which are
seen as having amenity value to the community. The felling or
lopping of trees which are subject to a Tree Preservation Order
requires our consent.
How do I obtain consent?
Use the form which can be downloaded from the
ePlanning website and send it to:
Conservation Section
The Environment Service
Perth and Kinross Council
Pullar House
35 Kinnoull Street
Perth
PH1 5GD
Where can I get more
information?
You can get further advice by contacting The Environment
Service's Trees and Woodland Team or Conservation
Section on 01738 475300.
