Tree Preservation Orders
This dataset lists Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) in Northumberland, published via data.gov.uk. A TPO protects trees of any species (excluding hedges, bushes, or shrubs) and can apply to a single tree, a group, or an entire woodland. Carrying out unauthorised works, such as felling, topping, lopping, uprooting, or wilful damage, on a protected tree without the local authority's consent is a criminal offence. The dataset records the location and extent of orders made by the local council, supporting planning decisions, land management, and enforcement of tree protection within the authority's area.A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) protects all types of trees and can include any species (but not hedges, bushes, or shrubs). An order can cover anything from a single tree to all trees within a defined area or woodland. It is a criminal offence to carry out works to protected trees without consen...
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Data schema (7 fields)
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| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | geometry | Geometric boundary of the tree preservation order area.Geometric boundary of the tree preservation order area. |
| Entry_DateEntry date | date | Date the order was recorded into the dataset.Date the order was recorded into the dataset. |
| Start_DateStart date | date | Date the tree preservation order came into effect.Date the tree preservation order came into effect. |
| End_DateEnd date | date | Date the tree preservation order ceased to apply.Date the tree preservation order ceased to apply. |
| fid | int | Internal record identifier.Internal record identifier. |
| Shape__AreaShape area | double | Calculated area of the order's boundary geometry.Calculated area of the order's boundary geometry. |
| Shape__LengthShape length | double | Calculated perimeter length of the order's boundary geometry.Calculated perimeter length of the order's boundary geometry. |
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Sample data (3 records)
Record 1fid: 1 · Name: Alnwick District Council (Hillcrest, Aln
{
"fid": 1,
"Name": "Alnwick District Council (Hillcrest, Alnwick) TPO 1991 - Group 1",
"GmlID": "TPO_Zone.1",
"Notes": "3 Ash, 2 Beech and 1 Oak",
"End_Date": null,
"Reference": "PKT0001-G1",
"Entry_Date": "2024-11-29",
"Start_Date": "1991-10-15",
"Shape__Area": 730.36146545,
"organisation": "local-authority-eng:NBL",
"Shape__Length": 107.90100023,
"Tree_Preservation_Order": "PKT0001",
"Tree_Preservation_Zone_Type": "group"
}Record 2fid: 2 · Name: Alnwick District Council (Hillcrest, Aln
{
"fid": 2,
"Name": "Alnwick District Council (Hillcrest, Alnwick) TPO 1991 - Group 2",
"GmlID": "TPO_Zone.2",
"Notes": "8 Wild Cherry and 1 Poplar",
"End_Date": null,
"Reference": "PKT0001-G2",
"Entry_Date": "2024-11-29",
"Start_Date": "1991-10-15",
"Shape__Area": 262.71299744,
"organisation": "local-authority-eng:NBL",
"Shape__Length": 74.03949084,
"Tree_Preservation_Order": "PKT0001",
"Tree_Preservation_Zone_Type": "group"
}Record 3fid: 3 · Name: Alnwick District Council (Hillcrest, Aln
{
"fid": 3,
"Name": "Alnwick District Council (Hillcrest, Alnwick) TPO 1991 - Group 3",
"GmlID": "TPO_Zone.3",
"Notes": "6 Holly, 1 Cherry, 1 Horse Chestnut, 1 Norway Maple, 4 Sycamore and 6 Lawson Cypress",
"End_Date": null,
"Reference": "PKT0001-G3",
"Entry_Date": "2024-11-29",
"Start_Date": "1991-10-15",
"Shape__Area": 722.90068054,
"organisation": "local-authority-eng:NBL",
"Shape__Length": 161.75028193,
"Tree_Preservation_Order": "PKT0001",
"Tree_Preservation_Zone_Type": "group"
}Live sample captured at profiling time — values may have changed upstream.
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Tree Preservation Orders - ArcGIS Online Item
https://maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=bbc47a11338648ccac17e0549e620023Tree Preservation Orders - Feature Server
https://services2.arcgis.com/LrUbY6lLLgV3tEa5/arcgis/rest/services/Tree_Preservation_Orders_Public/FeatureServerTree Preservation Orders - OGC API - Features
https://services2.arcgis.com/LrUbY6lLLgV3tEa5/arcgis/rest/services/Tree_Preservation_Orders/OGCFeatureServerSource: ckan · Open original page
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