Home Planning and Buildings Trees and Countryside Trees and Countryside Categories in Trees and Countryside Trees in Relation to Planning Applications and Development Information for developers on submission of the correct information when applying for planning permission on sites containing trees, woodlands, and hedgerows. Protected Trees and Hedges Information on Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), Trees in Conservation Areas and Hedgerows. High Hedges How to make a complaint about a high hedge. Protected Species Information if you need to submit a protected species survey with your planning application. Advice for Tree Owners Advice for anyone wanting to carry out work on trees. Countryside Management Grants Grants available for conservation of important natural areas. Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites RIGS are important places or geology and geomorphology outside of statutorily protected land. Sites of Special Scientific Interest SSSI are designated under the Wildlife Countryside Act as an example of our coutry's wildlife or geology. Rights of Way and Public Footpaths Information on Rights of Way including planning application diversions and closures. Information on Trees and Countryside Advice for tree owners Countryside Management Grants High Hedges Protected Species Protected Trees and Hedges Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites Sites of Special Scientific Interest Trees in Relation to Planning Applications and Development Sub-categories of Trees and Countryside Rights of Way and Public Footpaths Related items Downloads Services