Can I claim compensation from the council if a protected tree causes damage?
All landowners are responsible for ensuring trees are safe regardless of whether or not they are covered by a tree preservation order. Healthy trees do sometimes fall down, and it is worth checking with your houshold insurance and/or have an independent report done on the risk they may present to the property. If permission is refused to remove a tree causing damage to drives or walls you may only claim for the damage that occurs in the 12 months following refusal. You will need to have the problem fixed and then bring a claim within 12 months. We will treat each claim on its own merits.
