Trees in ex-council properties
Information about trees on ex-council properties.
Ways To Apply:
Applications must be made by writing to the Trees Team.
Contact Details:
Address: Trees Team,
Open Spaces Team,
Southampton City Council,
Ground Floor, Civic Centre,
Southampton
Postcode: SO14 7NG
Telephone: 0800 5 19 19 19
Minicom: 023 8083 2789
Email: trees@southampton.gov.uk
Fax: 023 8023 1384
Details of service:
Southampton City Council requires that permission is requested in writing for any works to trees on ex-council owned properties. All ex-council properties have a deed of covenant and this clearly states the legal responsibility of the owner. This is to safeguard the future protection of trees on council land after the sale of the land. Purchasers must not fell, top or lop any trees on the property without the prior consent of the council.
If you live in an ex-council property and would like to carry out works to trees in your garden please write to the Trees team. You will need to provide details of the location of the tree, a plan/drawing, details of what works you would like to carry out and the reasons why.
If you need help to find a tree surgeon view the Arboricultural Association web site.
Last updated: 11 December 2007
