Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) apply to specific trees and woodlands in Cardiff to help protect them.
It is illegal to cut down, prune, destroy or damage trees covered by a TPO, unless permission has been given by the council. In order to seek permission you must first complete an
application for tree works subject to a TPO. (179kb PDF)External link opens in a new window Please complete the form and return to
treeprotection@cardiff.gov.uk.
You can also return your form by post or in person to:
Development Management
County Hall,
Cardiff,
CF10 4UW.
The Welsh Government has created a document offering
advice on Tree Preservation OrdersExternal link opens in a new window
If the tree or woodland you want to work on is in a Conservation Area then you also need to apply for consent using the same application for tree works subject to a TPO (179kb PDF)External link opens in a new window
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