Trees and hedges

Find out about protected trees, building near a tree, neighbouring trees, dangerous trees, high hedges and more.

Protected trees

A guide to tree preservation orders and works on protected trees.

Building near a tree

As a local authority, we have a statutory duty to consider the protection and planting of trees when we are granting planning permission for a proposed development.

Trees on neighbouring property or land

A guide to common law rights, communicating with neighbours, dangerous trees on neighbouring land and damage caused by neighbouring trees.

Report a dangerous tree

A guide to reporting dangerous trees to the landowner.

Tree surgeons and consultants

A list of arboricultural contractors that operate in the Elmbridge area.

High hedges

How to make a complaint if your home is affected by a high hedge.

How we look after our trees

As a landowner, we must meet certain obligations to trees on land which we own or maintain.

Oak processionary moth

Information on health risks from the oak processionary moth and how to report sightings.

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