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This is Wirral Council’s consultation page on street tree removal.
In line with Wirral’s Tree, Hedgerow and Woodland Strategy, trees will only be removed when absolutely necessary. Wherever possible, alternative options such as pruning, or engineering solutions are explored before removal is considered.
Some removals are exempt from public consultation. This includes:
Trees that pose an immediate safety risk.
Trees removed as part of an approved planning application, where consultation is already undertaken through the planning process.
When a tree does not meet an exemption, we are legally required to consult the public under the Duty to Consult legislation (Section 115 of the Environment Act 2021). This law, effective from 30 November 2023, ensures local communities have a voice in how street trees are managed and promotes transparency in decision-making.
This page is where we will inform you of such street trees so that before any work is carried out, we can hear your views to help make the decision on whether the tree is removed.
The process for the removal of a tree
When a consultation is required:
We will publish details of the proposed tree on this page, including the reasons for removal.
Site notices will be placed on the affected trees to inform nearby residents.
You will be able to provide comments/feedback on the removal of a tree for a period of 28 days after the site notices have been installed, and the proposed page has been published
The Council’s Tree Risk Management team will review all feedback provided alongside the tree’s condition, legal duties (such as the Equality Act or planning permissions), and the alternatives to removing the tree.
A decision notice will be published on this page, outlining the feedback received, the council’s decision and reason, as well as any actions to be taken.
Where a tree is removed, a replacement tree will be planted in a suitable nearby location, wherever possible.
There are currently no proposed removals.
Street Tree removal
This is Wirral Council’s consultation page on street tree removal.
In line with Wirral’s Tree, Hedgerow and Woodland Strategy, trees will only be removed when absolutely necessary. Wherever possible, alternative options such as pruning, or engineering solutions are explored before removal is considered.
Some removals are exempt from public consultation. This includes:
Trees that pose an immediate safety risk.
Trees removed as part of an approved planning application, where consultation is already undertaken through the planning process.
When a tree does not meet an exemption, we are legally required to consult the public under the Duty to Consult legislation (Section 115 of the Environment Act 2021). This law, effective from 30 November 2023, ensures local communities have a voice in how street trees are managed and promotes transparency in decision-making.
This page is where we will inform you of such street trees so that before any work is carried out, we can hear your views to help make the decision on whether the tree is removed.
The process for the removal of a tree
When a consultation is required:
We will publish details of the proposed tree on this page, including the reasons for removal.
Site notices will be placed on the affected trees to inform nearby residents.
You will be able to provide comments/feedback on the removal of a tree for a period of 28 days after the site notices have been installed, and the proposed page has been published
The Council’s Tree Risk Management team will review all feedback provided alongside the tree’s condition, legal duties (such as the Equality Act or planning permissions), and the alternatives to removing the tree.
A decision notice will be published on this page, outlining the feedback received, the council’s decision and reason, as well as any actions to be taken.
Where a tree is removed, a replacement tree will be planted in a suitable nearby location, wherever possible.
Wirral Council is committed to making information accessible to everyone. If you would like further information or you would like support to complete any of the activities on this page, please contact us: treestrategymailings@wirral.gov.uk.
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