Check before you prune, pollard or fell

Nottinghamshire TPO Checker

Check whether Tree Preservation Order records may be near a Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire

In Nottinghamshire, Tree Preservation Orders are handled by the local councils rather than a single county body. Nottingham City Council covers the city as a unitary authority, while the surrounding boroughs and districts each hold their own records for their areas.

Start with a postcode search above for an indication from available public data, then confirm with the council that covers the property.

The Local Planning Authorities in Nottinghamshire

Depending on the address, the relevant authority could be:

  • Nottingham City Council for the city.
  • Broxtowe, Rushcliffe or Gedling in the south and around the city.
  • Mansfield and Ashfield to the north-west.
  • Newark and Sherwood, and Bassetlaw, to the north and east.

Each maintains its own TPO records, so what is published — and how — differs from one to the next.

Why local confirmation matters

The available public data is incomplete and inconsistent between councils, so a check here is guidance only. For a reliable answer on a Nottinghamshire property, confirm with the relevant Local Planning Authority.

Ask the council's tree officer about both TPOs and conservation area status for the specific address, and get written confirmation before any tree work begins.

When a manual check may help

A manual protected-tree check is worth considering where the public data is unclear, where a property is close to a council boundary, or where the work or transaction carries real cost. It means someone reviewing the relevant Nottinghamshire council's sources for the exact address and confirming what they find.

Local Planning Authority

Relevant authority: Nottingham City Council and the district/borough councils of Nottinghamshire.

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 Nottinghamshire?
It depends on the address. Nottingham City Council covers the city, while boroughs and districts such as Broxtowe, Rushcliffe, Gedling, Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and Bassetlaw handle their own areas. Confirm with the authority for your location.
Can I check a Nottingham city property here?
Yes — search the postcode for an indication, then confirm with Nottingham City Council. You can also use our dedicated Nottingham TPO Checker page for city-specific guidance.
Is the result legally definitive?
No. It is guidance only, based on available public data that does not include every order. Always confirm with the relevant Nottinghamshire council before carrying out tree works.

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.