Trees in Conservation Areas

Trees often make an important contribution to the appearance and character of conservation areas. In assessing development proposals affecting a conservation area the Department will therefore take into account their potential impact on existing trees. Where such trees make an important visual, historic or amenity contribution to the area and should be retained the Department will seek appropriate protection measures through the imposition of planning conditions or may consider making a tree preservation order. In some instances development may be acceptable subject to conditions requiring new tree planting or re-planting.