Confronted with a Tree Preservation Order decision in Leicestershire and unsure how to proceed?
We prepare clear, proportionate arboricultural submissions that help Leicestershire councils balance protection with practical management, improving the chances of approval or successful appeal.
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Leicestershire’s combination of market towns, rural villages, and expanding suburbs results in Tree Preservation Orders being applied to protect trees that contribute to community character and environmental amenity.
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 Leicestershire 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:
Long-established residential areas in Leicester, Loughborough, and Market Harborough, where protected trees shape local streetscape character
Conservation-focused locations near historic cores, parks, and landscaped grounds
Edge-of-settlement sites where retained trees provide screening and buffer functions
Semi-rural properties where individual specimens contribute to community or visual amenity
Planners consider both the tree’s structural health and contribution to long-term public benefit.
We support TPO applications and appeals across Leicester, Charnwood, Harborough, and surrounding Leicestershire districts.
In Leicestershire, 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.
Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire, contact us today.
In Leicestershire, Tree Preservation Orders are managed by the relevant Local Planning Authority, such as Charnwood Borough Council or Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.
You can check protection status through the council’s planning portals. For example:
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/planning
As Leicestershire includes multiple authorities, confirming the correct council for your property is essential before carrying out any work.
TPOs are widely used to protect trees that contribute to growing residential areas, village settings, and established landscapes.
With ongoing development across the county, tree protection plays an important role in maintaining local character.
Yes. If a tree is covered by 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.
TPOs are a key planning constraint, particularly on residential development sites and land being prepared for construction.
Protected trees can influence:
Early arboricultural input is often required to support planning applications.
Applications are submitted via the Planning Portal or directly to the relevant Local Planning Authority.
A complete application should include:
Providing detailed and accurate information helps ensure a smoother decision process.
Unauthorised work is a criminal offence and may result in:
Local authorities in Leicestershire actively enforce TPO regulations.
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 on development sites are often protected to ensure they are retained as part of the final layout and design.
This is particularly common on larger residential schemes.
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.
