Guidance on applying for a licence to fell growing trees using our Felling Licence Online service.

Only someone with an interest in land, such as a freeholder, leaseholder or tenant (or any agent acting on their behalf) can apply for a felling licence.

Find out more about tree felling regulations and when to apply for a licence.

 

Read the Felling Licence Online: user guides. There’s a quick guide and detailed guide to help you apply online.

Licencing periods

Licences are typically granted for:

  • 5 years: a standalone licence
  • 10 years: if associated with a Forestry Commission approved woodland management plan

What you need to apply online

To apply online you’ll need:

  • details about the land you’re interested in felling trees on
  • a completed agent authority form (if you’re an agent applying for your client), this only needs to be done once per landowner
  • map information: a land map showing trees and woodland and the areas for proposed felling (this can be reused for new licence applications)
  • details of the felling work types
  • details of the tree species to be felled
  • your proposals for restocking where restocking is required, learn more about the Definitions of felling and restocking options