Tree Preservation Orders

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) give councils the power to protect trees.

TPOs prohibit the cutting down, uprooting, topping, lopping, wilful damage or wilful destruction of trees without the council's consent.

Breaching a TPO can result in a maximum fine of £20,000.

Always check with the council before carrying out work on a tree.

• Print out an application form to carry out work on a tree protected by a TPO (planning portal)
• View planning applications for work on protected trees

Copies of Tree Preservation Orders cost £37.80 (inclusive of VAT)*. To order a copy of a TPO, email legal.services@rugby.gov.uk

*Standard turnaround for supplying copies of Tree Preservation Orders is one to three working days. If you require a copy of an order straight away, an additional £30 charge applies.