When is consent required?You need the consent of the Council to prune, fell or lop trees covered by tree preservation orders and trees in conservation areas. There is no fee for these applications.Find out if the trees are covered by a tree preservation orderFind out if they are in a conservation area How to Apply The quickest and most convenient way to submit an application seeking to obtain consent is through the Scottish Government eplanning portal(link is external)This website provides useful advice on how to create an account and to submit an application.Alternatively:Download paper copies of the application forms(link is external) (see Tree Works Forms and Tree Works Guidance Notes)Email the application to planning@dundeecity.gov.uk(link sends email)orHand them into the Council's reception at Ground Floor Dundee HousePost them to the Council at Dundee City Council, City Development Department, Floor 6 Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee DD1 1LS. Problems with high hedges Please visit High Hedges for details Report a concern about works to protected trees or Council owned trees Report a concern about about works to protected treesIf you wish to report a concern about works being carried out to protected trees please contact a Planning Enforcement Officer. The Enforcement Officers can be contacted at planningenforcement@dundeecity.gov.uk(link sends email).Report a concern about Council owned treesPlease contact doug.shearer@dundeecity.gov.uk(link sends email), Tel. 01382 431801Please Note: It is recommended that all works to trees be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 by a competent and qualified Tree Surgeon. Advice and Guidance View information on the legislation relating to Tree Protection (225KB PDF)View guidance on carrying out development on sites with trees (554KB PDF)View FAQs re Ash Die Back Disease
