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.

• Giant Hogweed

  Giant Hogweed is an invasive ornamental plant introduced into gardens in Britain in the nineteenth century and is the responsibility of the landowner. More information is available on the .gov website.