Professional Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Services

Trees are a vital part of our environment, and some are protected by law to safeguard their long-term health and survival in towns and villages, helping keep green spaces for future generations.

If a tree on your property is covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), you must understand your responsibilities and get proper consent before any work is carried out.

At Access Tree Care, we provide expert TPO support across Hull & East Yorkshire, including guidance on TPO rules, tree inspections and help with any applications for work.

Access Tree Care is a trusted local TPO company, helping homeowners, landlords and businesses manage protected trees safely and legally across the region.

A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is a legal notice made by your local council to protect certain trees, groups of trees or small areas of woodland on your land or nearby properties.

TPOs are usually placed on trees that add important visual, historical or environmental value to a street, garden or wider area, helping to preserve the character of the place over many years.

If a tree on your property has a TPO, you must get written permission from the council before pruning, felling, lopping, topping or damaging it or its roots, so the work is carried out safely and legally.

You apply to the council explaining what work you want to do and why, and they decide whether to approve, refuse or adjust the request before any work can go ahead by law.

Tree Preservation Orders protect important trees from removal, heavy pruning or damage. Because these trees shape the local landscape, councils place extra controls on what work can be done.

• Landscape value: Protects trees that shape streets, views and the overall character of an area.
• Wildlife habitats: Preserves mature trees that provide nesting, shelter and food for birds, bats and other wildlife.
• Development pressure: Prevents important trees being removed or harmed when land is redeveloped or new buildings go up.
• Environmental benefits: Safeguards trees that improve air quality, provide shade, reduce noise and help cut pollution.

Understanding these reasons makes it easier to see why work on TPO trees is tightly controlled and must follow the rules.

If you’re unsure whether a tree on your property is protected by a Tree Preservation Order, it’s always worth checking before you plan any work or speak to a contractor.

Your local council can confirm if a TPO is in place, usually through their planning department or an online map of protected trees and conservation areas.

If you’d like help, Access Tree Care can check the status of your tree, explain what the TPO means in plain English and suggest safe options if you still need work doing.

Carrying out unauthorised work on a protected tree can lead to significant fines and legal issues, so always confirm its status before pruning, felling or making any other changes.

Managing TPO trees needs specialist knowledge so work stays safe and legal. At Access Tree Care, our trained arborists handle protected trees every day, keeping you compliant while still solving your tree problems.

• Expert knowledge: We understand TPO laws and local processes, so every job follows council rules and guidance.
• Professional tree care: Our arborists use suitable pruning techniques that protect tree health, structure and appearance.
• Application support: We help with consultations, prepare paperwork and liaise with the council for TPO applications.
• Emergency response: If a protected tree becomes hazardous, we respond quickly while following all legal requirements.
• Affordable services: Competitive pricing on TPO work, giving cost-effective options for managing protected trees.

We’re a leading provider of TPO advice across Hull & East Yorkshire, offering fast, reliable guidance for your applications and any planning queries.