Trees often contribute significantly to the character of conservation areas.
It is an offence for any person to cut, lop, top, uproot, wilfully damage or destroy any tree in a conservation area unless six weeks notice has been given to the planning authority. This gives the planning authority time to consider making a Tree Preservation Order. These orders exist for individual or groups of trees which are seen as having amenity value to the community. The felling or lopping of trees which are subject to a Tree Preservation Order requires the consent of the planning authority. Most works to the outside of a building or structure in a conservation area will require planning permission .