Information about tree protection in Waltham Forest.
Section 198 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 gives the local planning authority powers to make a tree preservation order to protect trees and woodlands, when it is expedient in the interests of amenity. The tree preservation order may prohibit the cutting down, lopping, topping, uprooting, wilful damage or destruction of the tree(s) without the consent of the local planning authority.
The Council’s Planning Service works closely with the Council’s Tree Section in preserving the best of the borough’s tree population – where necessary serving Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
If you are not sure whether a tree on your property is covered by a tree preservation order, or if you live in a Conservation Area, please contact the Council’s tree section in the Green Space Service on 020 8496 3000, or the Duty Planning Officer 020 8496 3000 before carrying out any works to the tree.
» Further information, check the Validation Checklist 9 - Tree applications
» General queries on tree care and maintenance, and contacts for tree surgeons or problems with street trees, contact the Council’s Tree Office on 020 8496 3000
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