# Planning (Wales) Act 2026, Section 236: Power of the Welsh Ministers to make tree preservation orders and woodland preservation orders

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) The Welsh Ministers may make a tree preservation order if they consider that it is appropriate in the interests of amenity to make provision for the preservation of any trees in Wales.
(2) The Welsh Ministers may make a woodland preservation order if they consider that it is appropriate in the interests of amenity to make provision for the preservation of any woodlands in Wales.
(3) The Welsh Ministers may by order vary or revoke a tree preservation order or woodland preservation order made by a planning authority if they consider that it is appropriate to do so in the interests of amenity.
(4) Before making an order under this section, the Welsh Ministers must consult the planning authority in whose area the trees or woodlands to which the order relates are situated.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/6/section/236 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-wales-act-2026/section-236
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