Tree Preservation Orders
Tree Preservation Orders
We maintain the public register of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and protected trees, and process applications for tree works. In Enfield, there are over 300 TPOs protecting thousands of trees.
If you wish to carry out works to protected trees, including those in a Conservation Area, you need the approval of Enfield Council. Under the legislation, the maximum penalty for cutting down, uprooting, topping, lopping or wilfully damaging a tree under TPO is a fine of up to £20,000.
A landowner has a duty to replace a tree that was removed in contravention of a TPO. If not, the council is authorised to issue a tree replacement notice.
Unauthorised works to trees protected by a TPO are a breach of planning control.
If you suspect that someone is committing a breach of planning control, you can report it by telephone, in writing or online.
Pages in Tree Preservation Orders
Planning Decisions Team
Address: ESS/Development Management
PO Box 53
Civic Centre
Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XE
Fax: 020 8379 3811
Email: development.control@enfield.gov.uk
Operating hours: Monday – Friday, 10am- 4pm.
The Planning Advice Officer is available by appointment only at the Environment Direct reception on the first floor of the Civic Centre between 10am and 4pm on weekdays.
