Ancient or veteran tree - Revision history

Editor at 12:19, 18 February 2026

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	The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), defines Ancient or veteran tree as: ‘A tree which, because of its age, size and condition, is of exceptional biodiversity, cultural or heritage value. All ancient trees are veteran trees. Not all veteran trees are old enough to be ancient, but are old relative to other trees of the same species. Very few trees of any species reach the ancient life-stage..’		The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), defines Ancient or veteran tree as: ‘A tree which, because of its age, size and condition, is of exceptional biodiversity, cultural or heritage value. All ancient trees are veteran trees. Not all veteran trees are old enough to be ancient, but are old relative to other trees of the same species. Very few trees of any species reach the ancient life-stage..’

−	The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to ~~national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied~~. ~~This revised Framework replaces the previous~~ National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, ~~revised~~ in July 2018, ~~updated in~~ February 2019, ~~revised in~~ July 2021 ~~and updated in~~ September 2023, ~~for further details follow this link [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National Planning Policy Framework updated 2023]~~.	+	The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in December 2025 National Planning Policy Framework Plan-making and national decision-making policies. Previous to that in 2023 as a response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to were made via a framework. National Planning Policy Framework was published in March 2012, with revisions in July 2018, February 2019, July 2021, September 2023, and finally most recently in December 2025.

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−	The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) ~~Annex 2: Glossary, published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) in 2012~~, defines Ancient or veteran tree as: ‘A tree which, because of its age, size and condition, is of exceptional biodiversity, cultural or heritage value. All ancient trees are veteran trees. Not all veteran trees are old enough to be ancient, but are old relative to other trees of the same species. Very few trees of any species reach the ancient life-stage..’	+	The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), defines Ancient or veteran tree as: ‘A tree which, because of its age, size and condition, is of exceptional biodiversity, cultural or heritage value. All ancient trees are veteran trees. Not all veteran trees are old enough to be ancient, but are old relative to other trees of the same species. Very few trees of any species reach the ancient life-stage..’

−	The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework replaces the previous National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, revised in July 2018, updated in February 2019, revised in July 2021 and updated in September 2023, for further details follow this link National Planning Policy Framework updated 2023.	+	The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework replaces the previous National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, revised in July 2018, updated in February 2019, revised in July 2021 and updated in September 2023, for further details follow this link [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National Planning Policy Framework updated 2023].

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The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Annex 2: Glossary, published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) in 2012, defines Ancient or veteran tree as: ‘A tree which, because of its age, size and condition, is of exceptional biodiversity, cultural or heritage value. All ancient trees are veteran trees. Not all veteran trees are old enough to be ancient, but are old relative to other trees of the same species. Very few trees of any species reach the ancient life-stage..’

The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework replaces the previous National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, revised in July 2018, updated in February 2019, revised in July 2021 and updated in September 2023, for further details follow this link National Planning Policy Framework updated 2023.

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