Check before you prune, pollard or fell

Leicestershire TPO Checker

Check whether Tree Preservation Order records may be near a Leicestershire property before pruning, pollarding or removing a tree. Search a postcode against 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 Leicestershire

Leicestershire's Tree Preservation Orders sit with the local councils, not a single county authority. Leicester City Council is a unitary authority for the city, while the surrounding districts and boroughs each manage TPOs for their own areas.

Use the checker above for an indication from available public data, then confirm with the council covering the property.

The Local Planning Authorities in Leicestershire

The relevant authority depends on the address, and could be:

  • Leicester City Council for the city.
  • Charnwood, around Loughborough.
  • North West Leicestershire, Hinckley and Bosworth to the west.
  • Harborough and Blaby to the south.
  • Melton to the north-east, and Oadby and Wigston near the city.

Each keeps its own records, so coverage in the public data varies between them.

Why local confirmation matters

A check here reflects available public data, which is incomplete and differs by council, so it is guidance only. The authoritative answer comes from the Local Planning Authority for the specific Leicestershire address.

Ask that council's tree officer about both TPOs and conservation area status, and get written confirmation before any pruning, pollarding or felling.

When a manual check may help

Where the public data is unclear, where an address sits near a boundary, or where the stakes are high, a manual protected-tree check can give you a firmer answer. It involves reviewing the relevant Leicestershire council's sources for the exact property and confirming what they show.

Local Planning Authority

Relevant authority: Leicester City Council and the district/borough councils of Leicestershire.

Councils that may hold TPO records here:

  • Leicester City Council
  • Charnwood Borough Council
  • North West Leicestershire District Council
  • Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
  • Harborough District Council
  • Blaby District Council
  • Melton Borough Council
  • Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
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 Leicestershire?
It depends on the address. Leicester City Council covers the city, while districts and boroughs such as Charnwood, Blaby, Harborough and Hinckley and Bosworth handle their own areas. Confirm with the authority for your location.
Is this Leicestershire check definitive?
No. It is guidance only, based on available public data that does not include every order. Always confirm with the relevant Leicestershire council before tree work.
What if my tree is right on a council boundary?
Boundary cases can be confusing because neighbouring councils hold separate records. Confirm with the authority that actually covers the property — and consider a manual check if it is unclear.

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.