Mansfield District Council • 2026/0142/TPO
Works proposed to eight protected trees at Waterson Oaks residence
Oakleaf 8 Waterson Oaks Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 4LL
A householder has applied to carry out works to eight trees at their Mansfield property, all of which are protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
- Status
- pending
- Type
- other
- Received
- 2026-03-10
- Consultation ends
- 2026-04-01
Summary
Works are proposed to eight trees at a residential property called Oakleaf on Waterson Oaks, Mansfield. All eight trees are covered by a Tree Preservation Order, which means the council must give consent before any works can go ahead. The exact type of work — such as pruning, crown reduction, or felling — has not been detailed in the available application data. The property sits in a residential area with around 138 homes within 200 metres. Tree Preservation Orders exist to protect trees that make a real contribution to the local environment and the look of a neighbourhood. If the works are approved, the size or number of the trees could be reduced, which may affect how the area looks and the greenery enjoyed by nearby residents.
What you can do
You can comment on this application using reference 2026/0142/TPO on Mansfield District Council's planning portal. The council will consider the trees' contribution to local amenity, their health, and whether the works are necessary and proportionate. Personal disputes or matters unrelated to the trees themselves cannot be taken into account.