Tree works

Apply for tree works, who is responsible for maintaining trees, report a dangerous tree, report illegal tree works.

Apply for tree works

It is illegal to carry out works on protected trees unless we have approved it in writing. 

You can apply to carry out work on a protected tree on the Planning Portal. This applies to tree that are:

  • protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPOs)
  • in a conservation area

Apply to work on a protected tree – Planning Portal 

You can also download our application for tree works.

Application for tree works (PDF, 408.96 KB)

After you apply

It can take:

  • 8 weeks to process applications for work on trees protected by a TPO
  • 6 weeks to process applications for work on trees in a conservation area

Finding an expert to do the work

To get expert help with your tree works, find:

Removing deadwood

You can remove deadwood without formal permission. You should contact us before you start this work.

Email: trees@woking.gov.uk