Protected trees
Some trees in the borough are important either because of their age or because of their prominence in the landscape. Where these trees are under threat we can step in to provide legal protection by making a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
We also designate conservation areas for their cultural and heritage importance. In a conservation area all trees with a trunk diameter greater than 7.5cm, when measured at 1.5m from ground level are protected.
Check whether a tree is protected
Please note that the map is not a definitive statement of the existence/non-existence of a TPO. Contact us if you need a confirmation of a TPO.
Find out if a tree is protected
Instructions for using our mapping system(PDF) [104 kb]
Request a new TPO
If you would like to request a new TPO please read the leaflet below and complete the online application form below.
Tree protection advice and guidance(PDF) [2 Mb]
Request for a New Tree Preservation Order(PDF) [135 kb]
TPOs currently under consideration
The Tree Preservation Orders below have recently been made by the council and we are in the process of deciding whether to make them permanent. If the consultation deadline has not yet passed, you may wish to comment by emailing trees@basingstoke.gov.uk
| Reference | Title | Consultation deadline | Deposit end period |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO/BDB/0700 | Land at Griffons Court, Mount Close, Highclere RG20 9QS | 29 March 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
| TPO/BDB/0701 | Land at Nately Scures House, Scures Hill, Nately Scures, Hook RG27 9JR and land lying to the South of London Road, Hook | 4 April 2023 | 6 September 2023 |
| TPO/BDB/0702 | Land adjacent to Woodside, Soke Road, Silchester RG7 2PA | 19 April 2023 | 21 September 2023 |
| TPO/BDB/0703 | Land at Newlands House, West Ham Lane, Basingstoke RG22 5EE | 15 April 2023 | 16 October 2023 |
| TPO/BDB/0704 | Land to the rear of The Glade, Common Road, Headley | 22 June 2023 | 24 November 2023 |
| TPO/BDB/0705 | Land to at 2 Boon Way, Oakley, Basingstoke, RG23 7BS | 8 June 2023 | 30 November 2023 |
| TPO/BDB/0707 | Land at 57 Lynch Hill Park, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7NF | 9 August 2023 | 12 January 2024 |
| TPO/BDB/0706 | Land at Mount Cottage, 7 Fairclose, Whitchurch RG28 7AN | 14 August 2023 | 4 January 2024 |
| TPO/BDB/0708 | Land at Kiln Cottage, Scures Hill, Nately Scures Hook, Hampshire RG27 9JS | 13 September 2023 | 16 February 2024 |
| TPO/BDB/0709 | Land at Pirates Cottage, Tubbs Lane, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 9RB | 7 October 2023 | 7 March 2024 |
| TPO/BDB/0710 | Land at 53 Newbury Road, Kingsclere, Newbury, Hampshire RG20 5SP | 11 October 2023 | 7 March 2024 |
Applications submitted for tree works can be found on the planning applications portal.
Carrying out works to a protected tree
Before carrying out work to a protected tree, you will normally need seek permission by completing an application form. There is no fee for making the application.
Application form for tree works
Help with completing your application
You might find the following documents helpful when completing your application:
Tree work application advice(PDF) [84 kb]
Example of an application(PDF) [130 kb]
Additional information template(PDF) [119 kb]
Some works, such as removing a dead tree, or removing dead branches from a live tree do not require an application. However, you do need to advise us beforehand.
Penalties
It is a criminal offence to cut down, top, lop, uproot, wilfully damage, or destroy a protected tree. The maximum fine in a Magistrate’s Court is £20,000 for each offence and in a Crown Court the fine is unlimited.
Further information
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