Tree Preservation Order
Councils are confirming new tree preservation orders while also addressing applications to fell protected trees due to subsidence concerns.
Barnet Council's Planning Committee confirmed a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) for an oak tree at 64 Kingsley Way in March 2026, despite landowner objections. Council officers described the tree as having veteran features and significant amenity value, leading to the decision to protect it from damage or destruction.
Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee also confirmed two Tree Preservation Orders in Balham and South Balham in August 2025, protecting mature trees in the area. Meanwhile, Barnet Council's Planning Committee debated an application in July 2025 to fell a TPO-protected oak tree at 83 Marsh Lane, following claims of subsidence damage to a neighbouring property.
Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are legal instruments made by local planning authorities to protect specific trees or woodlands that are considered to be of significant amenity value. They prevent felling, lopping, or damaging trees without permission, ensuring their long-term preservation within the local environment.
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