What Tree Preservation Order evidence should you keep when selling?

Trees can hold up conveyancing

A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) protects specific trees or woodlands. Buyers want reassurance that past pruning or removal was lawful.

What to store

Written consent decisions: for works undertaken after a TPO was made.

Arboricultural reports: used to support applications.

Correspondence: where council officers confirmed informal works were acceptable, if you have it.

Photographic record: before and after major pruning with dates.

If you are unsure whether a tree is covered, check the local authority map and keep a screenshot with date.

Using Property Passport UK

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