The principal aim of the Tree and Hedge Planting scheme is to
support the planting of new trees and hedges in conservation
areas.
Grants are currently available in all 28 conservation
areas and are subject to meeting terms and conditions (stated
in the guidance notes, available to download below):
What are grants available for?
- The planting of new trees including orchard trees, of suitable
species and stock size.
- The planting of hedgerows, of suitable species.
- The re-planting or re-stocking of lost sections or gaps within
existing hedges.
- The removal of inappropriate tree or hedge planting as part of
a new planting scheme.
- Grants cover the purchase of new trees/plants and any
reasonable costs associated with their planting.
- Tree or hedge planting which can be shown to benefit the long
term character or appearance of the conservation area. These will
in general terms be the traditional plant species that have been
used in gardens, parkland and orchards for many decades.
How much is available?
The levels of grant indicated below are maximum levels and need not
apply to all applications.
- Grants of up to 50% are available on the costs of carrying out
new tree or hedge planting.
- The maximum grant per application, under the scheme, is
£1000.
Priority will be given to schemes which have the greatest
benefit to the character and appearance of the conservation
area.
For more information on whether your property lies within one of
the highlighted conservation areas and/or whether you are eligible
please contact
us.
Information is also available for grants relating
to conservation area enhancement.
You can also download Guidance Notes (Adobe PDF
format, 99kb) and an application form
(Adobe PDF format, 117kb).