Appeal a decision about a tree preservation order
When you can appeal
Your council makes decisions about work on trees protected by preservation orders.
You can appeal if you applied to cut down or carry out work on a protected tree and:
- you disagree with the decision
- a decision was not made within 8 weeks
You can also appeal if you disagree with a tree replacement notice you’ve been given.
There’s no fee for appealing.
Deadline for appealing
If you have received the decision you must appeal:
- within 28 days of the date on the council’s decision notice (even if the decision was made after 8 weeks)
- before the date the tree replacement notice comes into effect
If you have not received a decision there is no deadline for appealing until a decision arrives.
When you can expect a decision
Once your appeal is validated, you’ll normally get a decision within 27 weeks.