Tree groups, tree lines and individual trees are often important features of conservation areas and contribute to their overall character. It is therefore crucial that we operate special controls which help conserve and enhance the character of the area for environmental amenity value as well as conservation. Some trees have already been assessed on an individual or group basis and have been granted a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
You can check the location of any nearby TPO by using the interactive map.
Is it an offence to cut down a tree?
All trees in conservation areas are protected if they have a stem diameter of 75 millimetres measured at 1.5 metres from ground level.
It is an offence for any person to cut, lop, top, uproot, willfully damage or destroy any tree located within a conservation area or covered by a TPO unless notification has been made to the local planning authority and consent has been granted. Failure to notify may result in enforcement action.
Six weeks' notice should be given to the planning authority for proposed tree works to allow time to consider making a TPO. When an application proposes tree felling, we recommend a replacement tree or trees are planted within the property boundary.
You can apply online to carry out tree works via the eplanning.scot portal. Further information about the level of information that we would expect to receive as part of a submission can be found in our Application Checklist section.
What is a Tree Preservation Order?
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) exists for individual or groups of trees which have been considered and assessed as adding value and amenity to the community and environment. Any management work to trees which are subject to a Tree Preservation Order requires consent from the planning authority. If you believe a protected tree is under threat or wish to propose a tree for TPO assessment, please use our general enquiry form.
Promoted Tree Preservation Orders
When we promote a new TPO, we will publish the promotion notice and associated order:
- Tree Preservation Order No 1 2026 - Camserney Cottage, Camserney, Aberfeldy (PDF, 1 MB)
- Press Advert for Tree Preservation Order 1 2026 - Camserney Cottage, Camserney, Aberfeldy (PDF, 4 KB)
Tree Preservation Order register
Each grouping listed below includes all TPOs confirmed up to and including the end year. Details of each TPO can be accessed on the interactive map.
Orders confirmed between 1970 to 1980
- The Airleywight House, Bankfoot - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1978
Orders confirmed between 1981 to 1990
- The Sheiling, Stanley - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1981
- Dunfermline Road, Powmill - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1981
- The School House, Abernethy - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1982
- All Souls Church, Invergowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1982
- Dundarrach, Pitlochry - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1983
- Peat Hill, Scotlandwell - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1984
- Murray Place, Crieff - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1984
- The Huntingtower Bleachworks, Almondbank - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1985
- Tullibardine Road, Auchterarder - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1985
- Gallowhill Road, Kinross - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1986
- Oak Walk, Auchterarder - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1987
- The Wildwood, Perth Road, Stanley - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1987
- The Linn Keith, Balmoral Road, Blairgowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1987
- The Queens Avenue, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1987
- The Ardchoille, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 2 1989
- The Torrdarach, Pitlochry - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1989
Orders confirmed between 1991 to 2000
- 44 Balhousie Street, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1991
- The Glenardle, Bridge of Cally - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1991
- The Callum's Hill, Crieff - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1992
- Abbey Road, New Scone - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1993
- Crieff Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1993
- Gannochy Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1995
- The Somerset, Kinnoull Terrace, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1995
- Murray Park Hotel, Connaught Terrace, Crieff - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1996
- Rosebank, Abbey Road, Auchterarder - Tree Preservation Order No 2 1996
- Viewlands Road West, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1997
- East Paddock, Grandtully - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1998
- Forfar Road, Coupar Angus - Tree Preservation Order No 2 1998
- Oakbank, Bridge of Turret, Crieff - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1998
- Fairies Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1999
- Ardargie, By Forgandenny - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1999
- Duntaylor Avenue, Aberfeldy - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1999
- The Cairn Lodge Hotel, Tullibardine Road, Auchterarder - Tree Preservation Order No 2 1999
- The Orchardbank Nursery, Barnhill, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 1999
- The Druid's Park, Murthly - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2000
- The Altamount House Hotel, Coupar Angus Road, Blairgowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2000
- Cleeve Gardens, Oakbank Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2000
- Keathbank Mill, Rattray, Blairgowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2000
Orders confirmed between 2001 to 2010
- Hillside Hospital, Dundee Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2001
- Abbey Park, Auchterarder - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2001
- Broomfield House, Emma Lane, Golf Course Road, Blairgowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2002
- Forfar Road, Coupar Angus - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2003
- Isla Mount, Coupar Angus - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2004
- Dunkeld Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 2 2004
- Huntingtower Hotel, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2004
- Dunkeld Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2004
- Pine Trees Hotel, Pitlochry - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2005
- Croftinloan House, By Pitlochry - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2006
- Mawcarse, By Kinross - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2006
- Invervar, Glen Lyon, By Aberfeldy - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2006
- Knollhead, Kettins Village - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2006
- Glasgow Road/Necessity Brae, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2006
- Ruthven Towers, Abbey Road, Auchterarder - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2006
- New Road, Milnathort - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2007
- Bellwood Park, Dundee Road, Perth - Tree Preservation No 1 2007
- Quarrybrae, Western Road, Auchterarder - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2007
- Isla Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2007
- Garth, Nr Fortingall - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2007
- Low Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2007
- 29 Atholl Road, Pitlochry - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2007
- Laggan, Orchil Road, Auchterarder - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2007
- Altamount, Coupar Angus Road, Blairgowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2007
- Woollcombe Square/Stormont Road, Scone - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2008
- Bowling Green, North Inch, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2008
- Dunkeld Road (South Side), Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2008
- Kinclaven Road, Murthly - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2008
- Carse Grange, By Errol - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2008
- Butterstone, By Dunkeld - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2008
- Newton House and Drumlin, Glencarse - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2009
- Moorfield, Myreriggs Road, Coupar Angus - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2009
- Craig Lomond, Duncrievie Road, Glenfarg - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2009
- Tummel Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2009
- Southfield, Druid's Park, Murthly - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2009
- Belvue, Thimblerow, Dunning - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2010
- Southfield, Druid's Park, Murthly - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2010
Orders confirmed between 2011 to 2020
- Petersgarth, Newton Street, Blairgowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2011
- Lochty, Almondbank - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2012
- Carpenter Street, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2012
- Woollcombe Square, Scone - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2012
- The Beeches, Westown, Carse of Gowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2013
- Murray Royal Hospital, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2014
- Pace Hill/Linden Park, Milnathort - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2017
- 22 North Street, Milnathort - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2017
- Creag A'Ghinbhais, Garth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2019
- Garth, Nr Fortingall - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2019
- West Orchard, Wester Ballindean, Inchture - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2019
Orders confirmed from 2021
- The Garth, Newton Terrace, Blairgowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2020
- Hollybush Cottage, Muirhall Road, Perth - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2022
- Sunnypark Woodland, Kinross - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2023
- Newton Street, Blairgowrie - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2024
- Taymouth Castle - Tree Preservation Order No 1 2025
