Welsh Government

15/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 15/11/2024 09:32

Preserving trees and woodlands: new regulations

We want your views on proposed regulations for the protection of trees and woodlands.

How to respond

Consultation ends:
14 February 2025
Consultation launched:
15 November 2024

Consultation description

We are consulting on changes to the protection of trees and woodlands. The changes will inform new regulations.

Proposed changes include:

  • simplifying the protection process,
  • introducing woodland preservation orders,
  • defining amenity.

Consultation documents

How to respond

Submit your comments by 14 February 2025, in any of the following ways:

Online form

Email

Download the response form.

Complete and return to: [email protected]

Please include "Tree Regulations - WG50523" in the subject line of your email.

Post

Download the response form.

Complete and return to:

Trees Regulations Consultation,
Planning Directorate,
Welsh Government,
Cathays Park,
Cardiff,
CF10 3NQ.

First published

15 November 2024

Last updated

15 November 2024