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Trees on grounds of ex-council properties

Do you live in a property once owned by the council? Before you carry out any work to a tree on your property, you must first obtain our permission through this form.

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Before you fill in this form

You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself up to five minutes to fill in the form.

You will need to submit:

  • A plan for the work

Works to trees subject to a deed of covenant

All properties that were once owned by us have a deed of covenant that clearly states the legal responsibility of the owner. This is to safeguard the future protection of trees on council land after the sale of the land.

Purchasers must not fell, top or lop any trees on the property without prior consent from the council.