CONSERVATION & DESIGN
You should find the answers to many of your questions on this page. We also point you in the right direction if you want more information or need to make contact.
Trees and hedges
We cover arboriculture, trees, hedges and related landscapes.
Our main services
Trees and development
Providing advice to Planning Officers on the impact of development upon trees
Protecting trees (including in conservation areas)
Determine applications to undertake works to protected trees in conservation areas and protected by a Tree Preservation Order; Making new Tree Preservation Orders
Hedgerow regulations & high hedges
Process applications under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997, for removal of a hedgerow and to advise our enforcement service on high hedge applications
Initiatives
Currently running: Parish Planting Scheme, Tree and Hedge Pack and Tree Warden Scheme
Services provided by others
- For trees on verges or adjacent to the highway, South Cambridgeshire Highways (This link will open in a new window) Call 03450 455 212
- For trees on amenity land: Parish councils (This link will open in a new window) | local housing associations | South Cambs housing department
Projects and groups
- Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) (This link will open in a new window)
- Wildlife Trust (This link will open in a new window)
Important organisations
- The Tree Council (This link will open in a new window)
- Forestry Commission - East of England (This link will open in a new window)
- Arboricultural Association (This link will open in a new window)
- The Royal Forestry Association (This link will open in a new window)
- National Proficiency Test Council (This link will open in a new window)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need permission for undertaking tree works?
- How do I make an application to work on protected trees?
- How do I find a reputable tree surgeon?
- What is a Tree Preservation Order?
- A local landowner is grubbing out a hedge - what should I do?
- What if a tree is dangerous - do I still need permission to cut it down?
- What is a felling licence - when do I need one?
Contact
If you are planning to undertake tree works or hedge removal and are not sure if your tree is protected please contact the trees and landscape service.
Trees and Landscape Officer [treesandlandscapes@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window)]
Telephone: 03450 450 500
Fax: 01954 713152
Trees & Landscape Service
Conservation & Design
South Cambridgeshire Hall
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
Cambridgeshire
CB23 6EA
