Tree works consent appeals: form and guidance
Appeal form and guidance notes for tree works consent appeals.
You have the right to make a tree works consent appeal to Scottish Ministers where a planning authority:
- has refused your application
- has imposed conditions you disagree with
- has not issued a decision within the set timescale
The attached guidance explains:
- what the appeals process is
- how to complete and submit your form
- how to get in touch
- how to submit documents to the DPEA electronically
Your appeal must be made within a period of three months beginning with the date of the decision notice or the direction. Appeals made after this deadline cannot be considered. You must also send a copy of the appeal to the relevant planning authority.
There is no fee for this type of appeal. Everybody who participates in the process is normally expected to cover their own expenses.
This appeal can also be made using the eplanning portal.
You can track the progress of your appeal online.
More information
This form and guidance relates to appeals made under:
- Section 47 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and
- the Town And Country Planning (Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 2013
Scottish Planning Series: Planning Circular 1 2011: Tree Preservation Orders gives context to this specific appeal.
A guide to planning appeals explains what can be appealed to ministers and provides context for our appeals forms.
Contact
If you take part in the appeals process, use DPEA websites, contact the division or attend a webcast, the DPEA may collect certain information about you. To find out more about what information is collected, how the information is used and managed please read the DPEA's privacy notice
Email: DPEA@gov.scot
Telephone: 0300 244 6668
Post:
Planning and Environmental Appeals Division
Hadrian House
Callendar Business Park
Falkirk
FK1 1XR
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