Who makes a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and how do they decide which trees to protect?
Cotswold District Council makes Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) in Cotswold District. Initially the Tree Officers decide if a TPO may be warranted. Then following discussion with senior officers and consultation with the relevant members – Chair of Planning (Regulatory) Committee and the appropriate ward member(s), a TPO can be served under delegated powers. In reaching a decision as to whether a TPO is required, the Council considers the public visual amenity of the tree(s) and the expediency of serving an order (the degree of threat to the tree).
