Check before you prune, pollard or fell

Derbyshire TPO Checker

Check whether Tree Preservation Order records may be near a Derbyshire property before pruning, pollarding or removing a tree. Enter a postcode for a look at available public data, then confirm with the relevant Local Planning Authority.

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Free · No account needed · Guidance only — based on available public data, so always confirm with your Local Planning Authority.

Guidance only

Results are based on available public datasets and may not include every Tree Preservation Order. Always confirm with your Local Planning Authority before carrying out tree works.

Example report
Preview
Postcode checked
DE7 4AA
Date checked
Shown when you run a check
Result
TPO records may be nearby
Data confidence
Guidance only
Next step
Confirm with the Local Planning Authority

How it works

01

Enter a postcode

Type in the postcode for the property. We use it to find the location — no account or sign-up needed.

02

Check available TPO data

We search available public datasets for Tree Preservation Order records that may be near that location.

03

Confirm before work starts

Use the result as a starting point, then confirm with your Local Planning Authority before any tree works.

Checking TPOs across Derbyshire

Derbyshire is not served by a single tree authority. Tree Preservation Orders are made and held by the district, borough and city councils across the county — and, in the uplands, by the Peak District National Park Authority. That means the right place to confirm a TPO depends on exactly where the property sits.

Use the checker above for a first indication from available public data, then confirm with the specific council that covers the address.

Derbyshire has multiple Local Planning Authorities

Tree work in Derbyshire could fall under any of several authorities, each holding its own TPO records:

  • Erewash, Amber Valley, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales, High Peak, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover and Chesterfield at district or borough level.
  • Derby City Council as a unitary authority for the city.
  • The Peak District National Park Authority for land within the national park.

Each can hold different data in a different format, so a record for one area will not necessarily appear in another's published map.

Why local confirmation matters

Because the public data is incomplete and varies by council, a check here is guidance only. The authoritative answer for a Derbyshire property comes from the council — or national park authority — that covers it.

Contact that authority's tree officer, ask about both TPOs and conservation area status for the specific address, and get written confirmation before any pruning, pollarding or felling.

When a manual check may help

If the public data is unclear, if the property sits near a council boundary, or if you are planning significant works, a manual protected-tree check can save time and risk. That means a person reviewing the relevant Derbyshire council's sources for the exact address and confirming what they find.

It is particularly worth doing where a property sale or a costly job depends on the answer.

Local Planning Authority

Relevant authority: Multiple district, borough and city councils across Derbyshire.

Request a manual check

Not sure what the result means?

Request a manual protected tree check before you prune, pollard or fell. We will review the available council sources for the specific address and confirm what we find.

Frequently asked questions

Which council handles TPOs in Derbyshire?
It depends on the address. District and borough councils such as Erewash, Amber Valley and Chesterfield handle TPOs in their areas, Derby City Council covers the city, and the Peak District National Park Authority covers land in the national park. Confirm with the authority for your specific location.
Is the Derbyshire check accurate?
It is guidance only. The checker searches available public data, which is incomplete and varies between Derbyshire's councils. Always confirm a result with the relevant Local Planning Authority before tree work.
Does the Peak District have different rules?
Within the national park, the Peak District National Park Authority is the relevant authority for tree protection, separate from the surrounding district councils. Confirm with the park authority for properties inside its boundary.

Related checks and guides

Guidance only

Results are based on available public datasets and may not include every Tree Preservation Order. Always confirm with your Local Planning Authority before carrying out tree works.