Layer showing the locations of all Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) within dlr County from the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Draft County Development Plan 2022 - 2028.

The 1963 Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, section 45 provided for the making of tree preservation orders by the planning authority where it is considered desirable to preserve trees on amenity grounds. This act was amended by the 1976 Planning Act, Section 14, which was amended by the 1992 Planning Act Section 20 which was further amended by the 2000 Planning Act which outlined the legal framework and procedures to make a TPO.

This order will prevent their cutting down, topping, lopping or wilful destruction without the specific consent of the local authority. The authority has planning control over tree felling or any interference with designated trees.