The Council will not usually cut down healthy trees.
However, there are exceptions, for example if:
- the condition or position of the tree means it must be removed for safety
- the tree has caused damage, or is likely to cause imminent damage, to adjacent structures, but where pruning is not an option
- the tree’s roots have damaged the path or road causing potential hazards, but where root pruning is not an option
- we need to remove a tree to allow other trees nearby to develop. This will be determined by the Council’s Arboricultural Officer and will usually relate to woodland or copse plantings
- the tree is a species which is known to ultimately outgrow where it is planted and if it will unreasonably restrict the use of this area
- the benefit or view of the tree is so limited by where it is, that the inconveniences outweigh all arguments in favour of keeping it
- the tree stands in the way of essential development work such as road improvements.
In all these cases, an Arboricultural Officer must give authorisation before a tree can be removed. Sometimes we will need to involve structural or highway engineers in the decision. When we have to remove a tree we will replant another in the same place, or as near as we can.
If you would like any further information on Derby City Council’s Tree Management Policies, please contact our Tree Hotline on 01332 715537.
Contact us
Telephone 01332 715537
Fax 01332 716512
email trees@derby.gov.uk