Check before you prune, pollard or fell

Nottingham TPO Checker

Planning tree work in Nottingham? Check whether Tree Preservation Order records may be near a city property before pruning, pollarding or removing a tree. Search available public data, then confirm with Nottingham City Council.

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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 in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council is the unitary Local Planning Authority for the city, separate from the surrounding Nottinghamshire boroughs and districts. It makes and holds the Tree Preservation Orders for properties within the city boundary.

Enter a postcode above for a first indication from available public data, then confirm the position with Nottingham City Council before any tree work.

Why local confirmation matters

A check here is guidance only — the available public data is incomplete and varies by council. A record near a Nottingham property does not confirm a specific tree is protected, and a nil result does not confirm it is not.

For a reliable answer, contact Nottingham City Council's tree officer, ask about both TPOs and conservation area status for the address, and get written confirmation before work begins.

When to request a manual check

Where the public data is unclear, where works are significant, or where a property transaction depends on the answer, a manual protected-tree check can help. It means someone reviewing Nottingham City Council's sources for the specific address and confirming what they find.

Getting a tree surgeon quote

Once the protection position is clear, a qualified, insured tree surgeon can carry out the work safely and assist with any council application. Request a tree surgeon quote alongside a manual check using the buttons below.

Local Planning Authority

Relevant authority: Nottingham City 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

Who handles TPOs in Nottingham city?
Nottingham City Council is the unitary Local Planning Authority for the city and handles its own Tree Preservation Orders, separately from the surrounding Nottinghamshire councils. Confirm any result with the city council.
Is the Nottingham check definitive?
No. It is guidance only, based on available public data that may not include every order. Always confirm with Nottingham City Council before carrying out tree works.
Are there conservation areas in Nottingham?
Yes. Nottingham has conservation areas where most trees are protected even without a TPO, usually requiring written notice before work. Ask Nottingham City Council about conservation area status as well as checking for a TPO.

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.