Trees in Churchyards

last updated on: 31st Oct 2011

Advice and guidance on undertaking works to trees in churchyards and the consecrated sections of local authority cemeteries or burial grounds.

Trees, whether in a churchyard (be it open or closed) or in the consecrated part of a public cemetery are covered by regulations issued by the Chancellor (here).

If you are looking for information on Minor Works to the fabric of the churchy or churchyard other than trees, please see the information on the Faculty Procedures page or the Minor Works page of the DAC section of this website.

A. Applying for Minor Works authorisation

Please complete the Minor Works (Trees) application form in either  Word format or  pdf format

B. Applying for Advice from the DAC

1. Advice (Trees) Application Form in Word format or pdf format
2. Advice (Trees) Application Form Checklist in Word or pdf format

C. Applying for a Certificate from the DAC

Certificate (Trees) Application Form in Word format or pdf format

Certificate (Trees) Application Guidance Note

Certificate (Trees) Application Submissions

N.B.  Applications for DAC Certificate will need to be considered at a meeting of the DAC and the list of meeting dates and Agenda closing dates can be seen  here.