Heritage - Trees

East Hampshire is a well wooded District with approximately 17% of its area covered by trees.  It is one of the most wooded Districts in the country.  Trees make a significant contribution to its fine natural qualities and the District Council takes seriously its responsibilities to protect and enhance these qualities.

The District Council have two Arboricultural Officers.  They are responsible for over 800 Tree Preservation Orders and for giving advice to Planning Officers on tree issues on development sites.

To find out whether your tree or trees are protected please telephone the Heritage Team on 01730 234214 or e mail maria.stewart@easthants.gov.uk

We have two Arboricultural Officers, Stewart Garside and Adele Poulton.  To find out who deals with which area please follow this link.

Tree Preservation Orders

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) protect trees which have significant impact in the local landscape and are not specific to certain types of trees - any species of tree could be protected - nor is the application of a TPO limited to trees of a minimum size.  Follow the link for further information on Tree Preservation Orders.

If you wish to obtain a copy of a Tree Preservation Order the cost is £23.20.

Conservation Areas

Trees within Conservation Areas are generally protected and six weeks notice must be given, by way of application, to the Local Planning Authority before any work to trees is carried out.  Follow this link for further information on Trees in Conservation Areas.

Arboricultural Consultants

For a list of Arboricultural Consultants please visit the Arboricultural Association website.

Felling Licences

Felling generally is controlled by the Forestry Commission and the requirements of the regulations controlling the removal of trees are set out in the Forestry Act 1967 and can be found on the Forestry Commission's website, along with details of grants for planting and management of woodlands.  If more than 5 cubic metres of timber per calendar quarter is to be felled then a felling licence would be required.  For further information visit the Forestry Commission website

Guidance Leaflets and Application Forms

Tree Work Application Form

Tree Work Contractors

Trees and the Law

Trees for Small Gardens

Buying a Tree with a House in the Garden - advice for new homeowners and their solicitors