Firsly, what is a TPO? It's the shorthand for 'Tree Preservation Order'. It is a shield against greedy developers and planners alike and helps keep the tree in the ground! If there is a tree near you that you really like and you want to help keep it safe then request a TPO.  There are a few things that might surprise you about TPO's - below is a summary:
  • Most of the trees in an Exeter City Council park / green space are exempt from TPO's.
  • The Planning team within the Exeter City Council deal with all TPO's.
  • If a tree is diseased or unsafe (or will be) then a TPO will not be applied.
  • A TPO can be removed if the tree is diseased, unsafe or if full planning permission is approved.
  • Any works to be carried out on a tree with a TPO will require approval from the planning team.
Now that you have a better picture of what a TPO is the next step is to request it. You can do this by sending an email directly to the planning team on planning@exeter.gov.uk or by giving them a call on 01392 265223.

THE PROCESS

TPO FINDER

USEFUL RESOURCES

Flowchart 1: Making and confirming a Tree Preservation Order
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Flowchart 2: Varying or revoking a Tree Preservation Order
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Flowchart 3: Applications to carry out work on trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order
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Flowchart 4: Compensation
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Flowchart 5: Notices for work to trees in a conservation area
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Flowchart 6: Offences
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Flowchart 7: Tree replacement
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