All trees in a Conservation Area are protected as part of the
Conservation Area designation.
Anyone wishing to fell, lop, top or uproot a tree in a
conservation area, must complete and return a Notice of Intent, to
the Council at least six weeks before you hope to carry out the
work. A Protected trees cover sheet is also
available for guidance.
A tree is defined as exceeding 75mm trunk diameter measured 1.5m
above ground level. Works carried out to protected trees without
consent, constitutes an offence which could lead to a fine.
Shrubs are not included in the Conservation Area
designation.
Determination of a Notice of Intent follows a similar procedure
to that of a Tree Preservation Order and takes 6
weeks. There is no charge for this service.
To find out where the Conservation Areas are within the
Braintree District follow the link below
- Braintree
District Conservation Areas
-
Conservation Area Notification Forms