For a checklist of information required with each type of
procedure select a link below.
Application for consent to carry out works to
a tree the subject of a Tree Preservation Order
Section 211 Notice (Works to trees in a
conservation area)
General inquiries about works to trees
Application for consent to
carry out works to a tree the subject of a Tree Preservation
Order
- Three copies of the completed application form
Application for works on a tree subject to a
Tree Preservation Order (11kb)
On the application form or on a separate page, the trees to which
the application relates and the extent of works proposed to each
tree must be specified. In addition you should state the reasons
for making the application in respect of each tree. In setting out
your reasons for the works, it is also helpful if you could provide
evidence to support your case (such as a professional report into
the health of the trees, or in the case of alleged subsidence a
professional report on ground movement at the site.)
- Four copies of drawings or a series of photographs showing the
precise extent of the works proposed including the extent of the
proposed canopy reduction and the cutting points of the main
branches.
- Four copies of a location plan at a minimum scale of 1:100 with
the trees marked in red.
Please note that:
- Each drawing and photograph must be labelled to indicate which
tree is shown.
- All drawings must be dimensioned and drawn to an accurate
metric scale.
- When highlighting features please use tone, varied line
thickness or bold as drawings are normally only scanned in black
and white.
- A fee is not required.
Section 211 Notice
(Works to trees in a conservation area)
- The Notice can be given by using the standard Tree Preservation
Order (TPO) application form or take the form of a letter and
should specify the trees to which the notice relates and the extent
of works proposed to each tree. In addition you should state the
reasons for making the notice in respect of each tree. Additional
reports as required for works to TPO trees would be useful in
appropriate cases.
- A drawing or a series of photographs showing the precise extent
of the works proposed including the extent of the proposed canopy
reduction and the cutting points of the main branches to the
trees.
- A location plan at a minimum scale of 1:100 with the trees
marked in red.
Please note that:
- Each drawing and photograph must be labelled to indicate which
tree is shown.
- All drawings must be dimensioned and drawn to an accurate
metric scale.
- When highlighting features please use tone, varied line
thickness or bold as drawings are normally only scanned in black
and white.
- A fee is not required.
General inquiries about
works to trees
- Advice will be given by telephone or in writing. To ensure that
the correct tree is identified it is preferable to provide a
location plan and brief details of the information required. To
ensure that correct advice can be given such information will be
required before any advice can be given.
Completed applications, notices and inquiries should be
forwarded to:
The City Planning Officer
City of London
PO Box 270
Guildhall
London
EC2P 2EJ
Should you require any further guidance or help please
contact:
Susan Bacon
Tel 020 7332 1710
Email
plans@cityoflondon.gov.uk