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Do I need permission to fell trees or remove hedgerows?
Quick check covering felling licences, TPOs, conservation areas, and hedgerow regulations. Determine what permissions you need before carrying out tree or hedgerow works.
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Check before you cut
Felling trees or removing hedgerows without the correct permissions can result in prosecution and unlimited fines. Work through these checks before starting any works.
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Do you need a felling licence?
Apply for a felling licence
Check whether your planned tree felling requires a licence from the Forestry Commission.
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Is the tree protected by a TPO or in a conservation area?
Tree preservation orders for businesses
Find out if your trees are covered by a TPO and what you can and cannot do.
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Are you removing a hedgerow?
Hedgerow removal compliance
Check whether you need to submit a hedgerow removal notice to your local planning authority.