Essential works to the planning register
On Tuesday 22 July 2025, you will not be able to search or comment on planning applications. This is because of essential maintenance needed to the software. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Apply for tree works, who is responsible for maintaining trees, report a dangerous tree, report illegal tree works.
It is illegal to carry out works on protected trees unless we have approved it in writing.
You can apply to carry out work on a protected tree on the Planning Portal. This applies to tree that are:
Apply to work on a protected tree – Planning Portal
You can also download our application for tree works.
Application for tree works (PDF, 408.96 KB)It can take:
To get expert help with your tree works, find:
You can remove deadwood without formal permission. You should contact us before you start this work.
Email: trees@woking.gov.uk