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Tree Surgery Services in South Croydon
Is your tree protected? Restrictions in South Croydon
The Croham Manor Road Conservation Area, beside Croham Hurst, was designated in October 2008, and Croydon Council's appraisal states that trees in conservation areas are protected. The council says you must give six weeks' written notice before work to a tree in a conservation area, with fines of up to £20,000 for cutting one down without consent and up to £2,500 for pruning one. The appraisal We read dates from 2012 to 2013, so check the current boundary on the council's map.
Croydon Council has also named Croham Park Estate among nine areas it would consider for conservation area status; check where it sits and whether it has been designated. Croham Hurst is described as ancient woodland on the council's local list of historic parks and gardens, and contains a scheduled Bronze Age round barrow. Report trees on council land to the council. See the conservation area guide.
Common trees in South Croydon
The council's appraisal of the Croham Manor Road Conservation Area records these trees:
| Where | Trees recorded |
|---|
| Croham Hurst, on the Thanet sand | Mature oak, holly and silver birch |
| Croham Hurst, lower chalk slopes | Beech |
| Hurst Way | An avenue of mature whitebeam |
| Croham Manor Road, north of the conservation area | London plane trees |
| Private gardens in the conservation area | Mature trees and planting; species not named |
The appraisal also notes that views are more visible in winter because of the deciduous vegetation.
Maps and records describe public sites and one or two documented areas, not every garden. Check your own tree with the council.
Typical tree jobs in South Croydon
These follow from the area's setting.
| Typical job | Why it comes up here | Rule to check first |
|---|
| Reducing or lifting a mature garden tree | Houses sit among mature trees on large plots | Six weeks' notice or TPO |
| Cutting back branches touching roofs | The appraisal recommends pruning vegetation near buildings | As above |
| Trimming high boundary hedges | Secluded plots with high planting | Nests between March and August |
| Surveying a tree before an extension | The appraisal expects extensions to be carefully designed | Planning and conservation rules |
Access, parking and neighbours
The appraisal notes ample off-street parking and, on part of the road, long shared driveways; the land falls away in places, which affects how machinery reaches a tree. Slope and gaps are assessed before the visit.
If a vehicle or chipper needs road space, Croydon Council offers a dispensation to park on yellow lines while work is carried out, or a suspension of a parking bay. It asks for at least five working days' notice, payment first and a separate licence for a skip on the road. Check current fees on the council's page.
Tell us if a tree is on a boundary or overhangs next door. You may be able to cut branches back to the boundary but not beyond it, and cuttings should be offered back. Work only goes ahead with the tree owner's consent.
The South Croydon tree data
Oct 2008Croham Manor Road Conservation Area designated
22separate plots in the conservation area
Croham Hurstancient woodland and scheduled round barrow next door
The conservation area lies in the Croham ward, just over half a mile south east of the town centre, with Selsdon Road to the south and Croham Hurst partly to the east. The appraisal was endorsed for adoption by Cabinet in February 2013.
London's tree canopy cover is 19.6% (GLA Tree Canopy Cover 2024, mainly 2022 data, ±0.3%). Ward-level figures are modelled estimates; see the GLA dataset.
How Much Does Tree Surgery Cost in South Croydon?
Tree surgery in South Croydon typically costs £200 to £1,100 for most jobs, and £1,000 to £3,000+ for large trees, depending on the job, the tree and the access. Parking and access, including sloping plots, are planned before the visit. Use the cost calculator for a guide price, then get a fixed written quote after we've seen the job. See the cost guide for what changes the price.
Why South Croydon Homeowners Choose Us
- We answer the first question first: is your tree protected, including the Croham Manor Road Conservation Area?
- Fully insured with £5 million public liability cover.
- NPTC/LANTRA qualified climbers and groundworkers.
- Clear, itemised written quotes after a free, no-obligation site visit.
