Tree Surveys for Planning and Development
What are tree surveys for planning and development?
When requesting planning permission for a development, a tree survey may need to be undertaken. Tree surveys and reports will be required if a potential development site will be within close proximity to trees and woodland. These types of surveys are needed as local authorities in designated areas are required to review and assess the potential impact on retained trees that a development could have when a planning application is submitted.
Tree surveys for planning are necessary as retained trees are protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. This protection is typically in the form of conservation areas, Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), and root protection areas.
If your proposed development requires a bs5837 tree survey, you will need the extensive range of services from one of our experienced tree consultants in order to meet tree survey requirements to obtain planning permission.
Tree surveyors
A tree surveyor, otherwise known as an arboricultural consultant, is a professional that is qualified in tree and woodland management. The role of a tree consultant is to advise and assess the health, management and benefit of individual trees, including forests and woodland areas.
Tree surveyors have a varied role within ecology. They undertake tree surveys and inspections and prepare tree reports for clients regarding individual trees or all trees on a site. On development sites where retained trees are endangered by construction work, a consultant may be required to provide specific mitigation measures that must be taken to protect trees from damage.
Tree services are typically required by developers involved with the planning and development of a site. Landscape designers, professionals in the construction industry, architects and individuals looking to obtain planning permission for a property may all require tree consultant services.
Our tree survey services
Collington Winter Environmental offer a range of tree work consultancy services to all locations in the United Kingdom. The services we can offer include the following:
- Tree condition surveys
- Aerial tree inspections
- British Standard 5837 2012 tree surveys for planning applications
- Arboricultural method statements/ tree protection plans
- Arboricultural impact assessments
- Site monitoring and supervision
- Tree constraint plans
If you are looking to apply for planning permission and you believe that surrounding trees could impact this, please get in touch to find out more about our tree survey services.
How can Collington Winter assist?
Collington Winter believe in a pragmatic approach to development. We meet the needs of developers whilst also ensuring positive outcomes for surrounding wildlife. We work alongside our clients to find solutions and develop relationships.
We believe that an early consultation alongside one of our experienced consultants is the best way to improve the chances of a successful development project with a local planning authority.
Over the years, we have built strong relationships with key stakeholders across the UK. To find out how a consultant from our team could assist on your development project, contact us using the details below.
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Bolton
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Bolton Office: 01204 939 608
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