Tree surgery across the South East
Do I need permission to cut a tree?
Sometimes — check Tree Preservation Orders and conservation area status before pruning or removing a tree.
Unsafe or storm-damaged tree? Call 01273 000 418 for make-safe advice.
Tree Preservation Orders
A TPO protects specific trees or groups of trees. Work usually needs consent from the relevant local authority unless an exemption applies.
Conservation areas
Even if a tree is not individually protected, notice may be needed in a conservation area. Checking first avoids delays and mistakes.
What information helps
- Tree species if known
- Photos and location
- Proposed work and reason
- Safety concerns or visible damage
Urgent safety work
If a tree is immediately dangerous, safety comes first, but evidence and local-authority guidance still matter. Ask before guessing.
Survey request
Tell us about the tree and we’ll suggest the next step
Share the location, what you are worried about and whether you have photos. We will usually start by deciding whether photo advice is enough or whether a site survey is needed before quoting.
