Tree Officer

To provide an arboricultural service to the Council by delivering the Councils statutory duties in respect of trees and hedgerows as per obligations under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

The post supports the provision of resilient tree preservation and management across the wider Council being a key specialism within the planning service.

Giving technical/professional advice to the Council on all aspects relating to tree preservation, woodland management, hedgerow regulations and high hedge complaints.

To support the delivery of the Councils Tree Strategy as an objective of our Climate Emergency Strategy with regards to the current Local Plan and other Local / National Policies

Responsibilities

• Consider and process applications for work to trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
• To write reports and make recommendations in order to ensure consistency and quality, compliance with statutory deadlines...