Planning
The Planning Service, officially called the Local Planning Authority (LPA), deals with all issues relating to trees in private ownership.
Things such as the making, serving and administration of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), dealing with issues relating to trees growing in Conservation Areas (CAs), high hedges, hedgerow removal, and matters relating to trees and development all come under the Local Planning Authority's jurisdiction.
Contact details
Head of Economic Development and Planning, Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford ST16 3AQ
Tel: 01785 619000
Email: trees@staffordbc.gov.uk
We publish advice on a range of matters including:
- Responsibility for my trees and those of my neighbours
- Trees believed to be dangerous
- Damage to property alleged to be caused by trees
- Problems with High Hedges
- Hedgerow Removal
Streetscene
Streetscene deals with most issues relating to trees in Council ownership.
Matters relating to trees in public parks and gardens, Council owned woodlands and other public open space are all dealt with by this service.
Contact details
Head of Operations, Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford ST16 3AQ
Tel: 01785 619000
Email: info@staffordbc.gov.uk
Highways
Staffordshire County Council deal with complaints about trees, shrubs and other vegetation that are causing an obstruction on pavements, footways and other public thoroughfares, or which are obscuring street lighting. Also, trees that may be a danger to highway users.
More information is available from Staffordshire County Council - Roads and Highways.
Other tree related matters
Biodiversity: promoting and protecting wildlife habitats.
Tel: 01785 619000
Email: wwaller@staffordbc.gov.uk