Ecological compliance for development projects
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UK Statutory Instrument
2012
United Kingdom
Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012
At a glance
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What's here
12 compliance obligations, 2 practical guides across 2 topics · 2 journeys
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Any Person 2
- Applicant 1
Plus 9 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Step-by-step journeys using this legislation
Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.
Do I need permission to fell trees or remove hedgerows?
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Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Direct — cites this Act
1 guidesMentioned in related content
1 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
- Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties
Applicants also bound by 146 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 22 duties
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 20 duties
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 20 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 12 duties
- Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 2017 10 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1
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Citation, commencement and application
Interpretation
Part 2
Form of tree preservation order
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local Authority must ensure Tree Preservation Orders follow a standard form Local authority
Procedure after making an order
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local Authority must notify interested parties of a Tree Preservation Order Local authority
Procedure for confirmation of a tree preservation order
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local Authority must follow procedures to confirm a Tree Preservation Order Local authority
Action after confirmation of tree preservation order
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local Authority must notify and publish confirmed Tree Preservation Orders Local authority
Action where tree preservation order not confirmed
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local Authority must notify you if a Tree Preservation Order is not confirmed Local authority
Variation of tree preservation orders
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local Authority must follow specific procedures when changing a tree order Local authority
Revocation of tree preservation orders
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local Authority must formally record and notify the cancellation of a TPO Local authority
Register
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local Authority must maintain a public register of tree preservation orders Local authority
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Part 3
Prohibited activities
- Obtain written consent before performing work on protected trees Any Person
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Exceptions
Trees in conservation areas – exceptions
Part 4
Applications for consent under tree preservation order
- Apply for consent before working on protected trees Applicant
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Part 5
Further information
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State may request further information regarding tree appeals Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 5 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Application of Part 5 and interpretation
Appeals
Preliminary information
Questionnaire
Determination
Part 6
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Compensation
Part 7
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Other sections — not classified into a Part
These sections exist in the Act but the contents-of-Parts walker did not place them under a Part. Likely amendments or sections inserted out of the original Part structure.
Form of Tree Preservation Order
- Obtain consent before carrying out work on protected trees Any Person
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Specification of trees
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Tree felling - getting permission (Forestry Commission) (opens in a new tab) Publication
- Tree Preservation Orders guidance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Ancient woodland, ancient trees and veteran trees - planning advice (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Find local council (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Local Authority
PrimaryLocal Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)
Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …
The Planning Inspectorate
Examines applications for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008, including large offshore wind farms, power stations, and transmission …
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