Protected Woodland
Ancient woodland or Tree Preservation Orders
Ancient woodland (over 400 years old) or trees with Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are legally protected environmental features.
What This Means
There are protected trees or ancient woodland near this property. These are rare and irreplaceable habitats that have strict legal protection.
Practical Advice
- You MUST get council permission before any tree work (pruning, felling)
- Heavy fines for unauthorised work - up to £20,000
- May limit where you can build extensions or outbuildings
- Can enhance property value and environment significantly
- Contact council's tree officer before any work near trees
Key Points
- What it means: These trees and woodlands are irreplaceable habitats
- Cannot remove, prune, or damage protected trees without consent
- May affect development and extension potential
- Tree work requires permission from local council
- Heavy fines for unauthorised tree work (up to £20,000)
- Often enhances property value and environment
- Provides wildlife habitat and carbon storage
Additional Information
If this property has protected woodland, you must get permission before any tree work. Ancient woodland is irreplaceable and strictly protected.