TPO Map — Tree Preservation Orders in Kent
Kent contains 14 local planning authorities, of which 12 have TPO data in our dataset. Across these authorities, there are 36,533 Tree Preservation Order records in and around Kent — authorities can extend beyond the county boundary, so some records fall just outside it. Zoom in on the map to explore individual TPOs.
TPO details
TP-02-24— Woodland(Deciduous woodland)
Swale Borough CouncilNeed to work on a tree?
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Work with trees for a living? Get matched with local leads — free to join →10/1980— Individual tree(The Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No 10 of 1980 under the provisions of Section 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971. Individual Tree -T6 Lime (Tilia species))
Maidstone Borough Council453— Area
Folkestone and Hythe District Council5024/2016/TPO— Woodland(The Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No 5024/2016/TPO under Section 198 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Woodlands - W1 - Mixed woodland including Ash,)
Maidstone Borough Council8/1982— Group(The Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No 8 of 1982 under Section 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 Group of Trees - G1 comprising 9 English Standard (Quercus)
Maidstone Borough CouncilTPO241— Individual tree
Rother District CouncilTPO/69/10001— Individual tree
Dover District Council17/1998— Individual tree(The Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No 17 of 1998 under Section 198 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Individual Tree -T7 Holm Oak)
Maidstone Borough Council25/1981— Individual tree(Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No 25 of 1981 under Section 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 Individual Tree T162 - Cedrus Atlantica (Atlas Cedar))
Maidstone Borough Council30/2004— Individual tree(The Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No 30 of 2004 under Section 198 [,201(a)] and 203 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990(b) Individual Tree -T13 - Ginkgo)
Maidstone Borough CouncilM/TPO/4(1952)G4/1— Individual tree
Thanet District CouncilNeed to work on a tree?
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Ashford Borough Council03/027/TPO— Individual tree(Lime)
Sevenoaks District Council3/1978— Individual tree(Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No. 3 of 1978 under Section 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971. Individual Tree -T3 Oak (Quercus robur))
Maidstone Borough Council08/024/TPO— Group
Sevenoaks District Council2/1958/PET— 2 areas
Canterbury City CouncilTP-19-2— Woodland(Consisting of mainly mixed broadleaved species)
Swale Borough Council11/1973— Individual tree(Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No. 11 of 1973, under Section 60 of the Town and Country planning Act 1971. Individual Tree -T7 Cpressus)
Maidstone Borough CouncilTH/TPO/12(1997)T6-41/1— Area
Thanet District Council013/2003— Group(VAR)
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council4/1974— Individual tree(Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No. 4 of 1974 under Section 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971. Individual Tree -T6 Sycamore)
Maidstone Borough CouncilNeed to work on a tree?
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Dover District Council439— Area
Folkestone and Hythe District Council019/2003— Group(ASH)
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council99/018/TPO— Individual tree(Oak)
Sevenoaks District Council24/1973— Individual tree(Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No. 24 of 1973 under Section 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971. Individual Tree -T1 Fir)
Maidstone Borough Council2/1973— Individual tree(Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No. 2 of 1973 under Section 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971. Individual Tree -T23 Cupressus)
Maidstone Borough Council1180— Area
Folkestone and Hythe District Council16/1976— Area(Maidstone Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No. 16 of 1976 under Section 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971. Area of Trees - A3 comprising Ash (Fraxinus excelsior),)
Maidstone Borough Council
This data is provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most up-to-date position. If you are planning work on or near a protected tree, you should contact your local planning authority to confirm the current status of any Tree Preservation Orders.
Planning authorities in Kent
| Planning Authority | TPOs |
|---|---|
| Maidstone Borough Council | 13,482 |
| Sevenoaks District Council | 5,559 |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | 5,029 |
| Folkestone and Hythe District Council | 3,099 |
| Thanet District Council | 2,571 |
| Dover District Council | 1,921 |
| Canterbury City Council | 1,573 |
| Dartford Borough Council | 1,437 |
| Ashford Borough Council | 755 |
| Medway Council | 554 |
| Swale Borough Council | 386 |
| Gravesham Borough Council | 167 |
| Ebbsfleet Development Corporation | Data not published online |
| Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council | Data not published online |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many TPOs are there in Kent?
We have 36,533 TPO records from 12 of the 14 planning authorities in and around Kent. Counts are authority-wide, so where an authority extends beyond the county boundary its full count is included. The true total for the county is also likely higher, as 2 authorities in the area do not yet publish TPO data in a format we can import.
Which planning authorities cover Kent?
Kent contains 14 local planning authorities, of which 12 have TPO data in our dataset. See the table below the map for the full list.
How do I check for TPOs in Kent?
Enter your postcode at tposearch.co.uk to see TPOs near you on an interactive map. You can also browse the individual planning authority pages for Kent to explore their TPO records.