Trees and woodland - Development guidance

Adopted supplementary guidance

Our Trees, Woodlands and Development Supplementary Guidance will aid applicants when considering development in relation to trees and woodlands.

The guidance explains the key considerations to take into account when considering a planning application.

Read our supplementary guidance 

Tree Management Strategy

The Tree Management Strategy sets out how the Council will manage its own trees in greenspaces, schools and alongside public roads. It includes a series of policies to support the our vision for the management of our trees and woodlands. The Strategy offers advice to the public who own trees or live next to them in relation to protected trees, felling permission and pests and diseases.

Read our tree management strategy