Confronted with a Tree Preservation Order decision in Hampshire and unsure how to proceed?
We prepare clear, proportionate arboricultural submissions that help Hampshire councils balance protection with practical management, improving the chances of approval or successful appeal.
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Hampshire’s combination of historic settlements, woodland landscapes and areas influenced by national parks means Tree Preservation Orders play an important role in protecting trees of landscape and amenity importance.
If a protected tree is preventing essential work, blocking a development proposal, posing a safety concern or has triggered a refusal, a TPO Application or Appeal provides the structured evidence Hampshire councils require to make a lawful decision. We clarify what is achievable, why permission is justified, and how to present the case so planners can approve works, accept removal, or reconsider a refusal without delay.
TPO considerations commonly arise where development or tree works affect:
Established residential areas in Winchester, Basingstoke, and Southampton, where protected trees shape townscape character
Conservation-led locations near historic centres and landscaped grounds
Edge-of-settlement sites where retained trees contribute to landscape buffers
Semi-rural properties where prominent specimens hold amenity or community value
Planning decisions balance public safety, amenity, and long-term landscape quality.
We support Tree Preservation Order applications and appeals across Winchester, Eastleigh, Basingstoke & Deane, and wider Hampshire.
In Hampshire, Tree Preservation Orders place legal controls on what can and cannot be done to protected trees. Homeowners and developers are required to submit a formal application or appeal when proposed works affect a protected tree’s structure, safety, or long-term condition.
Hampshire councils assess these submissions under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, weighing amenity value against evidence of risk, damage, or reasonable management need. Clear, proportionate arboricultural evidence allows decisions to be made without refusal, delay, or enforcement risk.
Our TPO applications and appeals are evidence-led, commercially aware and proportionate, designed to justify reasonable tree works, resolve constraint conflicts and support planning decisions without unnecessary escalation or delay.
TPO decisions in Hampshire sit on clear evidence, not opinion. We deliver:
Once these objectives are satisfied, your TPO application stands on solid ground and moves forward with confidence.
Share your TPO decision notice, site address and photos.
Assessment of tree condition, amenity value and risk.
Clear justification prepared for works, variation or appeal.
Guidance through forms, documents and LPA responses.
If your ready for a TPO application or appeal in Hampshire, contact us today.
In Hampshire, Tree Preservation Orders are managed by the relevant Local Planning Authority, such as Winchester City Council or Southampton City Council.
You can check protection status through the council’s planning portals. For example:
https://www.winchester.gov.uk/planning
Because Hampshire includes multiple authorities, confirming the correct council is essential before carrying out any work.
Yes. TPOs are widely used across Hampshire to protect trees in coastal locations, rural estates, and areas near the New Forest.
Trees that contribute to landscape character, shelter, and environmental value are often prioritised for protection.
Yes. If a tree is subject to a TPO, you must obtain formal consent before carrying out any work, including pruning or removal.
This applies across all land types, including private gardens, farmland, and development sites.
In areas close to the New Forest, tree protection is often considered alongside wider environmental and conservation policies.
This can lead to more detailed scrutiny of applications, particularly where trees contribute to protected landscapes or habitats.
Applications are submitted via the Planning Portal or directly to the relevant Local Planning Authority.
A complete application should include:
Providing accurate and detailed information helps ensure a smoother decision process.
If an application is refused, the Local Planning Authority will provide reasons for the decision.
You may choose to:
A stronger arboricultural case is often required for a successful outcome.
Yes. Trees within Conservation Areas are protected even if they are not covered by a TPO.
You must give the Local Planning Authority 6 weeks’ notice before carrying out work, allowing time for a Tree Preservation Order to be applied if necessary.
Yes. Trees in coastal or exposed locations can still be protected, particularly where they provide shelter, visual value, or contribute to the landscape.
Their location does not remove the requirement for consent if they are subject to a TPO.
Yes, but only where there is a clear and immediate safety risk.
You must:
This exemption must be justified and may be reviewed by the council.
Before starting any work, you should confirm whether the tree is protected and whether permission is required.
This may involve:
Taking early steps helps ensure compliance and avoids enforcement action.
