Stoke-on-Trent
Is my tree protected in Oxford?
Check whether a tree in Oxford is covered by a tree preservation order before any felling, lopping or pruning.
Tap your exact property on the map for a precise check. Free preview; full report £6.99.
Oxford in numbers
Recorded within about 3 km of the centre of Oxford on the national Planning Data platform, checked September 2026. The local planning authority is Stoke-on-Trent.
What tree preservation order status means
An order made by the council that protects specific trees, groups of trees or woodland for their public amenity value. The order covers the trees themselves, including their roots, whoever owns the land.
What typically needs consent
- Written consent from the council is typically needed before cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting or damaging a protected tree — including roots during building or landscaping work.
- Applying for consent is free. Councils usually aim to decide within eight weeks.
- Dead or dangerous trees have limited exceptions, but you normally still have to give the council notice first, and you may have to plant a replacement.
If the rules are not followed: Carrying out work without consent is a criminal offence. Destroying a protected tree can bring an unlimited fine, and the owner can be required to replant. Contractors and owners can both be liable.
How to check a property in Oxford
- Enter the postcode above.
- Tap your garden or building on the map, so the check covers your land rather than the whole postcode.
- See the free preview, then unlock the full report with every reference number, what each one means for you, a map, and recent sold prices on the street.
Common questions
How do I check if a tree in Oxford has a preservation order?
Enter the postcode and tap the garden on the map. The check looks for tree preservation orders and individually protected trees on or within 15 metres of that land, and for conservation area tree rules, which protect most trees regardless of any order. Always confirm with Stoke-on-Trent before work starts.
How do I find out if a property in Oxford is listed?
Enter the postcode on this page and tap the property on the map. The check reads the national records for listed buildings, conservation areas, flood zones and other designations covering that land, and the full report gives you the list entry numbers and what each one means. Stoke-on-Trent holds the definitive record.
Who is the planning authority for Oxford?
Stoke-on-Trent. Planning applications, listed building consent and tree work notices for Oxford go to them.
Does being in a conservation area stop me extending my house?
Not usually, but it reduces permitted development rights, so work that would not need permission elsewhere may need it here, and the council will look more closely at materials and design. Check before you commission drawings.
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