Tree work and preservation (TPOs) - High Peak Borough Council

Dangerous trees

Find out what to do if you think a tree is dangerous

Tree management

Our policy and management responsibilities

Tree Survey Schedule

Find out when we survey trees under our management

Tree Works

Find out more about why we carry out works to trees

Protected trees

It is illegal to carry out any work on protected trees without obtaining consent from the council first, so it's always best to check with us

Trees in conservation areas

Trees are an important part of the overall appearance and character of a conservation area and are often given additional protection because of this

Apply to work on a protected tree

You need to get consent from us if you wish to carry out any work on a protected tree

Recently served Tree Preservation Orders

Copies of recently served or confirmed TPO's made by High Peak Borough Council can be download here

Ash Dieback

Here you can find out more about what it is and how to identify it and what to do if you suspect a tree has the disease on your own or council owned land.

Countryside Hedgerow Protections

Find out about the law and rules governing the protection of rural hedgerows

Resolving 'high hedge' disputes

Legal procedures are in place to give local authorities powers to deal with complaints about high hedges