Wortley Village property guide
Tree Care and Heritage Review in Wortley Village
Close buildings, shared boundaries and a designated streetscape can make tree work a coordination problem as much as an arboriculture problem.
Source-backed local context
The district plan controls heritage review
Heritage Alteration Permit requirements for a property in a Heritage Conservation District depend on the district plan’s classes of alteration and the specific proposal.
Property checklist
Start with the tree, not the neighbourhood stereotype
Measure
Estimate DBH at 1.4 m and document any fork, slope or trunk irregularity.
Locate
Confirm private, boulevard or boundary ownership and check for protected-area or heritage context.
Assess
Have a qualified arborist identify the actual condition and an appropriate maintenance objective.
Apply
Submit the current quote before work and wait for the City’s decision.
Tight-site planning
Confirm ownership before work near a boundary
A tree whose trunk grows on a property boundary can be common property under Ontario’s Forestry Act. Crown spread or roots crossing a boundary do not alone establish shared ownership.
For pruning near roofs or neighbouring property, define access, debris handling and the exact branch objective in the quote.
Possible TCCP fit
Eligible work and a qualified professional are still required. Funding is not automatic.
Check the by-law
Within the Urban Growth Boundary, the Distinctive Tree rules may apply. Tree Protection Areas use different rules.
Primary sources
Check the official rules
Program decisions are made by the City of London. These sources were reviewed on July 29, 2026.