Trees are important for life. They play a big part to address climate change and biodiversity emergencies. The benefit of trees is well understood. Publications by the Forestry Commission set this out well:
Cornwall Council recognises the important role of trees. Especially for working towards our priorities for:
- sustainability
- the environment
- the health and wellbeing of our people.
Our tree information aims to help:
- Plan, specify and manage new tree planting and existing trees in development.
- Protect trees which make an important contribution to public visual amenity and/or considered at risk.
- Provide guidance to those seeking to maintain a protected tree.
Trees in Development
Planning a new development or project? The trees in development page contains guidance for:
- existing trees on site; and
- integrating new trees.
Trees in the Environment
For links to resources and information from various Council teams, visit the trees in the environment page. These complement the planning and development management resources.
Identify Protected Trees and Report Unauthorised Works
This page provides information on:
- identifying protected trees;
- how to check if works are authorised; and
- how to report unauthorised works.
The Identify protected Trees and Report Unauthorised Works
Request Works to Protected Trees
If you propose to carry out works to a protected tree (TPO or TCA) this page provides links to forms and guidance.
Works to protected treesIf the works do not need consent, you are a statutory undertaker or the tree(s) are considered dead, dying or dangerous please visit our works to dead, dying or dangerous trees and tree work exceptions web page.
Works to dead, dying or dangerous trees and tree work exceptions
Works to Dead, Dying or Dangerous Trees and Tree Work Exception
If the tree(s) are protected however you consider the works to be an exception. For example the works are required:
- As the tree(s) are dead, dying or dangerous;
- You are a statutory undertaker
Please visit this page the works to dead, dying or dangerous trees and tree work exceptions web page for further guidance and how to apply.
Works to dead, dying or dangerous trees and tree work exceptions
Request a New Tree Preservation Order
Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) can be made to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands in the interests of amenity.
This process can be initiated by the authority or third parties.
Please visit our dedicated web page for more information and how to make a TPO request.
Request a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
Please note:
Links to third parties do not represent an endorsement of particular companies, organisations or guidance. These have been solely provided for the benefit of users as examples of good practice. Users must satisfy themselves that they use the most appropriate information for their specific purposes. They should not just rely on the information given.